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When to Plant Cilantro in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 26 – Oct 10.

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
HoustonJan 12 – Jan 26Oct 30 – Nov 13
San AntonioFeb 4 – Feb 18Oct 3 – Oct 17
DallasFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 4 – Oct 18
Fort WorthFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 29 – Oct 13
AustinFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 22 – Oct 6
El PasoFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
ArlingtonFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
Corpus ChristiJan 10 – Jan 24Oct 27 – Nov 10
PlanoFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 26 – Oct 10
LaredoDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 30 – Nov 13
LubbockMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 16 – Sep 30
GarlandFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 26 – Oct 10
IrvingFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 4 – Oct 18
CypressJan 29 – Feb 12Oct 8 – Oct 22
AmarilloMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
Grand PrairieFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
BrownsvilleDec 19 – Jan 2Nov 9 – Nov 23
McKinneyFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 20 – Oct 4
FriscoFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 26 – Oct 10
PasadenaJan 12 – Jan 26Oct 30 – Nov 13
MesquiteFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 4 – Oct 18
KilleenFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 22 – Oct 6
McAllenDec 19 – Jan 2Nov 6 – Nov 20
CarrolltonFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 4 – Oct 18
MidlandMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 14 – Sep 28
WacoFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
DentonFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 25 – Oct 9
AbileneFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 15 – Sep 29
Round RockFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 25 – Oct 9
BeaumontJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 9 – Oct 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 26 – Oct 10.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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