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Can You Grow Cilantro in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Prince Edward Island

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 6 – May 30

Dates are approximate, based on Prince Edward Island'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 Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.