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When to Plant Cilantro in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 31 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

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
Kansas CityMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
St. LouisMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 9 – Sep 23
SpringfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 1 – Sep 15
ColumbiaMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 5 – Sep 19
IndependenceMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 1 – Sep 15
Lee's SummitMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 31 – Sep 14
O'FallonMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 31 – Sep 14
Saint JosephMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 22 – Sep 5
Saint CharlesMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 3 – Sep 17
Blue SpringsMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 3 – Sep 17
Saint PetersMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 31 – Sep 14
FlorissantMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23
JoplinMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 1 – Sep 15
ChesterfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 3 – Sep 17
Jefferson CityMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
Cape GirardeauMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 30 – Sep 13
OakvilleMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 1 – Sep 15
WildwoodMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 28 – Sep 11
WentzvilleMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 31 – Sep 14
University CityMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 9 – Sep 23
BallwinMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 3 – Sep 17
LibertyMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 22 – Sep 5
RaytownMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 1 – Sep 15
MehlvilleMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 1 – Sep 15
KirkwoodMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 9 – Sep 23
Maryland HeightsMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23
GladstoneMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
HazelwoodMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23
GrandviewMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 3 – Sep 17
Webster GrovesMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 9 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 31 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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