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When to Plant Cilantro in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 18 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 17 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

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
ColumbusMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
ClevelandMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 17 – Oct 1
CincinnatiMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 30 – Sep 13
ToledoMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
AkronApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 2 – Sep 16
DaytonMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 30 – Sep 13
ParmaMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 8 – Sep 22
CantonApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 14
YoungstownApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 22 – Sep 5
LorainApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 29 – Sep 12
HamiltonApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 23 – Sep 6
SpringfieldApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
KetteringMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 30 – Sep 13
ElyriaApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 6 – Sep 20
LakewoodMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 8 – Sep 22
Cuyahoga FallsApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 26 – Sep 9
MiddletownApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 24 – Sep 7
NewarkApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 21 – Sep 4
EuclidMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 17 – Oct 1
MentorApr 5 – Apr 19Sep 5 – Sep 19
MansfieldApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
BeavercreekMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 30 – Sep 13
DublinApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 28 – Sep 11
Cleveland HeightsMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 17 – Oct 1
StrongsvilleMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 8 – Sep 22
FairfieldMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 27 – Sep 10
FindlayApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 29 – Sep 12
WarrenApr 17 – May 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
LancasterApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 29 – Sep 12
Grove CityApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 18 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 17 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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