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When to Plant Cilantro in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

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
HuntingtonMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 4 – Sep 18
CharlestonMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 31 – Sep 14
ParkersburgMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 4 – Sep 18
MorgantownApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 28 – Sep 11
WheelingMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 3 – Sep 17
Weirton HeightsApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 25 – Sep 8
WeirtonApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 25 – Sep 8
FairmontMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 2 – Sep 16
MartinsburgMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 28 – Sep 11
BeckleyApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 15 – Aug 29
ClarksburgApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 28 – Sep 11
Teays ValleyMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 4 – Sep 18
South CharlestonApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
Saint AlbansMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
ViennaMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 4 – Sep 18
BluefieldApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 20 – Sep 3
Cross LanesMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
MoundsvilleApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
BridgeportMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
Oak HillMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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