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When to Plant Cilantro in Oregon

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 21 in Beaverton and as late as May 19 in Altamont. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

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
PortlandFeb 4 – Feb 18Oct 6 – Oct 20
EugeneMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 28 – Sep 11
SalemMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
GreshamFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 25 – Oct 9
HillsboroMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11
BeavertonJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 10 – Oct 24
BendMay 16 – May 30Jul 26 – Aug 9
MedfordMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 3 – Sep 17
SpringfieldMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 28 – Sep 11
CorvallisMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 2 – Sep 16
AlbanyMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 2 – Sep 16
TigardMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
AlohaJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 10 – Oct 24
Lake OswegoFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7
KeizerMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
Grants PassMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 2 – Sep 16
Oregon CityFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7
McMinnvilleMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 12 – Sep 26
RedmondMay 19 – Jun 2Jul 20 – Aug 3
TualatinMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
West LinnFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7
WoodburnFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 19 – Oct 3
Forest GroveMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 31 – Sep 14
NewbergFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 27 – Oct 11
WilsonvilleFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 18 – Oct 2
RoseburgMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 23 – Oct 7
Klamath FallsMay 19 – Jun 2Jul 24 – Aug 7
AshlandApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 13 – Aug 27
MilwaukieFeb 4 – Feb 18Oct 6 – Oct 20
BethanyMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11

Showing the 30 most populous of 68 Oregon cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oregon cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Oregon?

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 21 in Beaverton and as late as May 19 in Altamont. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

When is the last frost in Oregon?

The average last spring frost in Oregon ranges from February 11 in Beaverton to June 9 in Altamont, 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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