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When to Plant Cilantro in Washington

In a typical Washington location, sow outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 8 in Port Townsend and as late as May 9 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

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
SeattleFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
Tri-CitiesApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 16 – Aug 30
SpokaneApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 20 – Sep 3
TacomaFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 19 – Oct 3
VancouverMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
BellevueFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 28 – Oct 12
KentFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 15 – Sep 29
EverettMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 7 – Sep 21
RentonFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 21 – Oct 5
Federal WayFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 19 – Oct 3
Spokane ValleyApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 20 – Sep 3
YakimaApr 17 – May 1Aug 9 – Aug 23
KirklandFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 28 – Oct 12
BellinghamMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 7 – Sep 21
KennewickMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 4 – Sep 18
AuburnFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 15 – Sep 29
PascoMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 4 – Sep 18
MarysvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 7 – Sep 21
RedmondFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 28 – Oct 12
LakewoodFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 26 – Oct 10
OlympiaApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 19 – Sep 2
ShorelineFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 28 – Oct 12
RichlandMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 29 – Sep 12
South HillMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
SammamishFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 28 – Oct 12
BurienFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 28 – Oct 12
LaceyApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 19 – Sep 2
City of SammamishMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 12 – Sep 26
BothellFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 28 – Oct 12
EdmondsFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 22 – Oct 6

Showing the 30 most populous of 133 Washington cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Washington cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Washington?

In a typical Washington location, sow outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 8 in Port Townsend and as late as May 9 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

When is the last frost in Washington?

The average last spring frost in Washington ranges from March 1 in Port Townsend to May 30 in Cheney, 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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