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Can You Grow Cilantro in Manitoba?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Grows well here

Cilantro grows easily here as a cool-season herb — sow every few weeks for continuous harvest.

Plant zones

3a–9a

Manitoba last frost

mid-May

Manitoba first frost

late September

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Manitoba

Direct sow

May 15

Harvest

Jun 5 – Jun 29

Dates are approximate, based on Manitoba's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Cilantro

Cilantro bolts to seed quickly in heat — succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Direct sow every 3 weeks for continuous harvest. Bolts in heat — plant in shade in summer or focus on cool seasons. Harvest before it bolts. Let some bolt to collect coriander seeds.

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Gardening in Manitoba

Manitoba has a cold continental climate. Winnipeg is Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters and hot summers make for an intense but short growing season. Excellent for sunflowers, canola, and cool-season vegetables.