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When to Plant Cilantro in Utah

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Saint George and as late as May 14 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 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
Salt Lake CityMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 13 – Sep 27
West Valley CityMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
ProvoMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 26 – Sep 9
West JordanApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
OremMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 24 – Sep 7
SandyApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
OgdenMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 28 – Sep 11
LaytonMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 24 – Sep 7
Saint GeorgeFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 15 – Sep 29
South JordanMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 27 – Sep 10
MillcreekApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
TaylorsvilleMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 13 – Sep 27
LehiApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 14 – Aug 28
LoganApr 17 – May 1Aug 7 – Aug 21
MurrayApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
DraperMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 27 – Sep 10
BountifulApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 29 – Sep 12
RivertonMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 27 – Sep 10
Pleasant GroveMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 30 – Sep 13
RoyApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
Spanish ForkApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
KearnsMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
Cottonwood HeightsApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
TooeleApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 21 – Sep 4
MidvaleApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
SpringvilleApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
HolladayApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
HerrimanMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 27 – Sep 10
ClearfieldApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 25 – Sep 8
KaysvilleMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Utah?

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Saint George and as late as May 14 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 10.

When is the last frost in Utah?

The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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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