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Can You Grow Cilantro in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Nova Scotia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Apr 22 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.