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When to Plant Cilantro in Virginia

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 23 in Newport News and as late as Apr 5 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

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
Virginia BeachMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 17 – Oct 1
NorfolkMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
ChesapeakeMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
RichmondMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 9 – Sep 23
ArlingtonMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 5 – Sep 19
Newport NewsFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 1 – Oct 15
AlexandriaMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 13 – Sep 27
East HamptonMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 20 – Oct 4
HamptonMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 20 – Oct 4
RoanokeMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
Portsmouth HeightsMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
PortsmouthMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
SuffolkMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 20 – Oct 4
South SuffolkMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 20 – Oct 4
LynchburgMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 30 – Sep 13
CentrevilleMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 29 – Sep 12
Dale CityMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 13 – Sep 27
West LynchburgMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 30 – Sep 13
RestonMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 3 – Sep 17
HarrisonburgMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 28 – Sep 11
LeesburgMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 30 – Sep 13
McLeanMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 5 – Sep 19
CharlottesvilleMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 9 – Sep 23
TuckahoeMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 5 – Sep 19
BlacksburgApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 24 – Sep 7
AshburnMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 31 – Sep 14
DanvilleMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 6 – Sep 20
ManassasMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 1 – Sep 15
Lake RidgeMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 1 – Sep 15
BurkeMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 3 – Sep 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 118 Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Virginia?

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 23 in Newport News and as late as Apr 5 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

When is the last frost in Virginia?

The average last spring frost in Virginia ranges from March 16 in Newport News to April 26 in Radford, 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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