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When to Plant Cilantro in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 30 in Henderson and as late as May 16 in Spring Creek. 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
Las VegasJan 3 – Jan 17Oct 15 – Oct 29
HendersonDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
RenoApr 7 – Apr 21Sep 1 – Sep 15
North Las VegasJan 11 – Jan 25Oct 13 – Oct 27
ParadiseDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
Sunrise ManorJan 11 – Jan 25Oct 13 – Oct 27
Spring ValleyDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
EnterpriseJan 14 – Jan 28Oct 10 – Oct 24
SparksApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 15 – Aug 29
Carson CityApr 13 – Apr 27Aug 11 – Aug 25
WhitneyDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
PahrumpMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 8 – Sep 22
WinchesterDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
Summerlin SouthFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
ElkoMay 8 – May 22Jul 24 – Aug 7
FernleyApr 18 – May 2Aug 6 – Aug 20
Sun ValleyApr 7 – Apr 21Sep 1 – Sep 15
MesquiteFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 18 – Oct 2
Boulder CityDec 31 – Jan 14Oct 22 – Nov 5
Spanish SpringsApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 15 – Aug 29
Spring CreekMay 16 – May 30Jul 22 – Aug 5
Gardnerville RanchosMay 9 – May 23Aug 1 – Aug 15

Showing the 22 most populous of 22 Nevada cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nevada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 30 in Henderson and as late as May 16 in Spring Creek. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 20 – Oct 4.

When is the last frost in Nevada?

The average last spring frost in Nevada ranges from January 20 in Henderson to June 6 in Spring Creek, 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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