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Can You Grow Cilantro in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Alaska

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 6 – May 30

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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 Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.