When to plant cilantro in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Apr 5 · Sow Apr 5 · First harvest Apr 26 · Wrap by May 24

Last spring frostApr 5

Start seeds indoorsApr 5

Direct sowApr 5

First harvestApr 26

Last harvestMay 24

Fall succession sowSep 20

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 frost-free days. Cilantro tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 0 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Sep 20 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does cilantro take to grow in zone 7b?

Cilantro matures in about 21–28 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Apr 5 and first picking around Apr 26.

Will cilantro survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — cilantro tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

Can I plant a second crop of cilantro in zone 7b?

Yes — in zone 7b there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 20 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full cilantro growing guide →