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When to Plant Cilantro in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 9 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

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
NewarkMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 11 – Sep 25
Jersey CityMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 11 – Sep 25
PatersonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 2 – Sep 16
ElizabethMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 15 – Sep 29
EdisonMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
TrentonMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 2 – Sep 16
Toms RiverApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
CliftonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 2 – Sep 16
CamdenMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 22 – Oct 6
BrickApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
PassaicMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 9 – Sep 23
Cherry HillMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 5 – Sep 19
Union CityMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
BayonneMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 15 – Sep 29
MiddletownMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 28 – Sep 11
East OrangeMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 11 – Sep 25
North BergenMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
IrvingtonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 11 – Sep 25
VinelandMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 8 – Sep 22
South VinelandApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 28 – Sep 11
WayneMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 2 – Sep 16
New BrunswickMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
UnionMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 5 – Sep 19
PiscatawayMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
JacksonApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 20 – Sep 3
LakewoodApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
HobokenMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
West New YorkMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
Perth AmboyMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
PlainfieldMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 2 – Sep 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 9 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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