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When to Plant Cilantro in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 12 – Mar 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 28 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 8 – Sep 22.

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
Oklahoma CityMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
TulsaMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 9 – Sep 23
NormanMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 10 – Sep 24
Broken ArrowMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 6 – Sep 20
LawtonMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 10 – Sep 24
EdmondMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 10 – Sep 24
MooreMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
Midwest CityMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 10 – Sep 24
EnidMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 6 – Sep 20
StillwaterMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 4 – Sep 18
MuskogeeMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 4 – Sep 18
BartlesvilleMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 29 – Sep 12
OwassoMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 9 – Sep 23
ShawneeMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 10 – Sep 24
YukonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23
ArdmoreFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 19 – Oct 3
Ponca CityMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 1 – Sep 15
BixbyMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 6 – Sep 20
DuncanMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 12 – Sep 26
Del CityMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 10 – Sep 24
JenksMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 9 – Sep 23
SapulpaMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 9 – Sep 23
MustangMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
Sand SpringsMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 9 – Sep 23
BethanyMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23
AltusMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 7 – Sep 21
ClaremoreMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 4 – Sep 18
El RenoMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 5 – Sep 19
McAlesterMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 8 – Sep 22
AdaMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 12 – Mar 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 28 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 8 – Sep 22.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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