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When to Plant Cilantro in Wisconsin

In a typical Wisconsin location, sow outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Kenosha and as late as Apr 20 in Merrill. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

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
MilwaukeeApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
MadisonApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 14 – Aug 28
Green BayApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 14 – Aug 28
KenoshaMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 31 – Sep 14
RacineMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
AppletonApr 13 – Apr 27Aug 11 – Aug 25
WaukeshaApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 18 – Sep 1
Eau ClaireApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 19 – Sep 2
OshkoshApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 25 – Sep 8
JanesvilleApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 20 – Sep 3
West AllisApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
La CrosseApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 18 – Sep 1
North La CrosseApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 22 – Sep 5
SheboyganApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 28 – Sep 11
WauwatosaApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 23 – Sep 6
Fond du LacApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 24 – Sep 7
New BerlinApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 19 – Sep 2
WausauApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 9 – Aug 23
BrookfieldApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 19 – Sep 2
GreenfieldApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 19 – Sep 2
BeloitApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 17 – Aug 31
FranklinApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 19 – Sep 2
Menomonee FallsApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 13 – Aug 27
Oak CreekApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 31 – Sep 14
ManitowocApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 25 – Sep 8
Sun PrairieApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 15 – Aug 29
West BendApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 17 – Aug 31
FitchburgApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 14 – Aug 28
Stevens PointApr 13 – Apr 27Aug 12 – Aug 26
SuperiorApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 14 – Aug 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 96 Wisconsin cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Wisconsin cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Wisconsin?

In a typical Wisconsin location, sow outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Kenosha and as late as Apr 20 in Merrill. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

When is the last frost in Wisconsin?

The average last spring frost in Wisconsin ranges from April 19 in Kenosha to May 11 in Merrill, 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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