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When to Plant Cilantro in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 20 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 26 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

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
New York CityMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
BrooklynMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 24 – Oct 8
QueensMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 19 – Oct 3
ManhattanMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
The BronxMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 21 – Oct 5
Staten IslandMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 15 – Sep 29
BuffaloApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 14
JamaicaMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 19 – Oct 3
RochesterApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
YonkersMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 31 – Sep 14
AstoriaMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
SyracuseApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 24 – Sep 7
AmherstApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 14
ElmhurstMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 30 – Oct 14
CoronaMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 30 – Oct 14
AlbanyApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 20 – Sep 3
Richmond HillMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 19 – Oct 3
West AlbanyApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 20 – Sep 3
GreenburghMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 31 – Sep 14
New RochelleMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 21 – Oct 5
South Ozone ParkMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 19 – Oct 3
CheektowagaApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 14
RidgewoodMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 30 – Oct 14
Mount VernonMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 21 – Oct 5
Forest HillsMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 30 – Oct 14
Jackson HeightsMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 30 – Oct 14
BaysideMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 30 – Oct 14
SchenectadyApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 20 – Sep 3
UticaApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 18 – Sep 1
BrentwoodMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 7 – Sep 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 20 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 26 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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