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When to Plant Cilantro in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 20 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Biloxi and as late as Mar 13 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 20 – Oct 4.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–70 days

Cool-season, bolts in heat; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through spring.

Cilantro Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
JacksonFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 24 – Oct 8
GulfportJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 19 – Nov 2
West GulfportFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 8 – Oct 22
SouthavenFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
HattiesburgFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 20 – Oct 4
BiloxiJan 22 – Feb 5Oct 19 – Nov 2
MeridianFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 17 – Oct 1
Olive BranchMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 11 – Sep 25
TupeloFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 15 – Sep 29
GreenvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
Horn LakeFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
PearlFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 19 – Oct 3
MadisonFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 19 – Oct 3
StarkvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 13 – Sep 27
ClintonFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 24 – Oct 8
RidgelandFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 19 – Oct 3
BrandonFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 19 – Oct 3
ColumbusFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 17 – Oct 1
VicksburgFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 27 – Oct 11
OxfordMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 5 – Sep 19
PascagoulaFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 24 – Oct 8
LaurelFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 17 – Oct 1
GautierFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 29 – Oct 13
Ocean SpringsJan 22 – Feb 5Oct 19 – Nov 2
ClarksdaleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 17 – Oct 1
Long BeachJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 19 – Nov 2
HernandoMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 10 – Sep 24
GreenwoodFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 10 – Sep 24
NatchezFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 14 – Sep 28
CorinthMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 6 – Sep 20

Showing the 30 most populous of 45 Mississippi cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Mississippi cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 20 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Biloxi and as late as Mar 13 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 20 – Oct 4.

When is the last frost in Mississippi?

The average last spring frost in Mississippi ranges from February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cilantro take to grow?

Cilantro typically take 45–70 days from planting to harvest. Cool-season, bolts in heat; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through spring.

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