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When to Plant Cilantro in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

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
AlbuquerqueMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 8 – Sep 22
Las CrucesFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 18 – Oct 2
Rio RanchoMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 6 – Sep 20
Enchanted HillsMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11
Santa FeApr 23 – May 7Aug 11 – Aug 25
RoswellMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 4 – Sep 18
FarmingtonApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 18 – Sep 1
South ValleyMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
ClovisMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 3 – Sep 17
HobbsMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 15 – Sep 29
AlamogordoFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 23 – Oct 7
CarlsbadFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 17 – Oct 1
GallupApr 20 – May 4Aug 12 – Aug 26
Sunland ParkMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 16 – Sep 30
Los LunasApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
ChaparralFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 25 – Oct 9
DemingMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 8 – Sep 22
Las VegasMay 3 – May 17Aug 5 – Aug 19
ArtesiaMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 3 – Sep 17
Los AlamosApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 17 – Aug 31
PortalesMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
LovingtonMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
North ValleyApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
EspanolaApr 20 – May 4Aug 11 – Aug 25
Silver CityMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
AnthonyFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 25 – Oct 9
GrantsApr 26 – May 10Aug 8 – Aug 22

Showing the 27 most populous of 27 New Mexico cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Mexico cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

When is the last frost in New Mexico?

The average last spring frost in New Mexico ranges from February 28 in Chaparral to May 24 in Las Vegas, 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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