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When to Plant Cilantro in Pennsylvania

In a typical Pennsylvania location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 9 in Philadelphia and as late as Apr 24 in Hermitage. 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
PhiladelphiaMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 22 – Oct 6
PittsburghApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 1 – Sep 15
AllentownMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
ErieApr 5 – Apr 19Sep 9 – Sep 23
ReadingMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 3 – Sep 17
ScrantonApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
BethlehemMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
BensalemMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 30 – Sep 13
LancasterMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 29 – Sep 12
AbingtonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 6 – Sep 20
LevittownMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 30 – Sep 13
HavertownMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 22 – Oct 6
HarrisburgMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 28 – Sep 11
AltoonaApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 26 – Sep 9
YorkApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 24 – Sep 7
State CollegeMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 31 – Sep 14
Wilkes-BarreApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
NorristownMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
ChesterMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 21 – Oct 5
Mount LebanonMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 2 – Sep 16
Bethel ParkMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 2 – Sep 16
WayneMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
RadnorMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
WilliamsportApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 29 – Sep 12
MonroevilleApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Cranberry TownshipMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Drexel HillMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 15 – Sep 29
PlumMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 6 – Sep 20
Back MountainApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
EastonMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 30 – Sep 13

Showing the 30 most populous of 121 Pennsylvania cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Pennsylvania cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Pennsylvania?

In a typical Pennsylvania location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 9 in Philadelphia and as late as Apr 24 in Hermitage. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

When is the last frost in Pennsylvania?

The average last spring frost in Pennsylvania ranges from March 30 in Philadelphia to May 15 in Hermitage, 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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