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When to Plant Cilantro in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 17 in Newport and as late as Apr 10 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 18.

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
ProvidenceMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
WarwickMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
CranstonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
PawtucketApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
East ProvidenceMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
WoonsocketApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
CoventryApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 25 – Sep 8
CumberlandApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
North ProvidenceMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
South KingstownApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 17 – Aug 31
West WarwickApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 25 – Sep 8
JohnstonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
North KingstownApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 20 – Sep 3
NewportMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 18 – Oct 2
BristolMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 7 – Sep 21
SmithfieldApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
LincolnApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
Central FallsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
WesterlyMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 5 – Sep 19
PortsmouthMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 7 – Sep 21
MiddletownMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
BarringtonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
NarragansettApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 17 – Aug 31
East GreenwichMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
Newport EastMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
Valley FallsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
WarrenMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
North SmithfieldApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
North ScituateApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 29 most populous of 29 Rhode Island cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Rhode Island cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 17 in Newport and as late as Apr 10 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 18.

When is the last frost in Rhode Island?

The average last spring frost in Rhode Island ranges from April 7 in Newport to May 1 in Narragansett, 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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