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When to Plant Cilantro in Tennessee

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 23 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 31 in Bristol. 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
NashvilleMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 5 – Sep 19
New South MemphisFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
MemphisFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
KnoxvilleMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 2 – Sep 16
ChattanoogaMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 14 – Sep 28
ClarksvilleMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
MurfreesboroMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 1 – Sep 15
East ChattanoogaMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 14 – Sep 28
FranklinMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 5 – Sep 19
CordovaMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 10 – Sep 24
JacksonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 3 – Sep 17
Johnson CityMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 29 – Sep 12
BartlettMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 10 – Sep 24
HendersonvilleMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 3 – Sep 17
KingsportMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 3 – Sep 17
ColliervilleMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 8 – Sep 22
SmyrnaMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 26 – Sep 9
ClevelandMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 4 – Sep 18
BrentwoodMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
GermantownMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 10 – Sep 24
HermitageMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 9 – Sep 23
ColumbiaMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 1 – Sep 15
Spring HillMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
La VergneMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 26 – Sep 9
GallatinMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11
CookevilleMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 30 – Sep 13
Mount JulietMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 9 – Sep 23
LebanonMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 2 – Sep 16
MorristownMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 2 – Sep 16
Oak RidgeMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 6 – Sep 20

Showing the 30 most populous of 70 Tennessee cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Tennessee cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Tennessee?

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 23 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 31 in Bristol. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 18.

When is the last frost in Tennessee?

The average last spring frost in Tennessee ranges from March 16 in New South Memphis to April 21 in Bristol, 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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