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When to Plant Cilantro in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Charleston and as late as Mar 30 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 18 – Oct 2.

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
ColumbiaFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
CharlestonJan 14 – Jan 28Nov 4 – Nov 18
North CharlestonFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 2 – Oct 16
Mount PleasantFeb 20 – Mar 6Oct 5 – Oct 19
Rock HillMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 10 – Sep 24
GreenvilleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
SummervilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 17 – Oct 1
SumterMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 12 – Sep 26
Goose CreekFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 2 – Oct 16
Hilton Head IslandFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 14 – Oct 28
FlorenceFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 18 – Oct 2
SpartanburgMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 6 – Sep 20
Hilton HeadFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 14 – Oct 28
Myrtle BeachFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 18 – Oct 2
AikenFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 19 – Oct 3
GreerMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
AndersonMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 16 – Sep 30
MauldinMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
GreenwoodMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 17 – Oct 1
North AugustaFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 9 – Oct 23
TaylorsMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
Saint AndrewsFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
ConwayFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
EasleyMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 8 – Sep 22
SimpsonvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 10 – Sep 24
Wade HamptonFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 25 – Oct 9
LexingtonMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 12 – Sep 26
SocasteeFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
HanahanFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 2 – Oct 16
BlufftonFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 14 – Oct 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 58 South Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all South Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Charleston and as late as Mar 30 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 18 – Oct 2.

When is the last frost in South Carolina?

The average last spring frost in South Carolina ranges from February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney, 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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