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When to Plant Cilantro in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 11 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 10 – Sep 24.

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
CharlotteMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 8 – Sep 22
RaleighMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 13 – Sep 27
GreensboroMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 9 – Sep 23
DurhamMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23
Winston-SalemMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 14 – Sep 28
FayettevilleMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 15 – Sep 29
CaryMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 13 – Sep 27
WilmingtonFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 25 – Oct 9
High PointMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 10 – Sep 24
AshevilleMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 5 – Sep 19
GreenvilleMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 13 – Sep 27
ConcordMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 7 – Sep 21
GastoniaMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 14 – Sep 28
JacksonvilleMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 13 – Sep 27
Chapel HillMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 8 – Sep 22
Rocky MountMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 12 – Sep 26
HuntersvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 8 – Sep 22
BurlingtonMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
WilsonMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 17 – Oct 1
KannapolisMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 7 – Sep 21
ApexMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 13 – Sep 27
HickoryMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 9 – Sep 23
Wake ForestMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 9 – Sep 23
Indian TrailMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 10 – Sep 24
MooresvilleMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 2 – Sep 16
GoldsboroMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 17 – Oct 1
MonroeMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
SalisburyMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 4 – Sep 18
Holly SpringsMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 8 – Sep 22
MatthewsMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 10 – Sep 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 11 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 10 – Sep 24.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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