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Can You Grow Cilantro in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Connecticut

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Apr 22 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in Connecticut?

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

What zone is Connecticut?

Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cilantros in Connecticut?

Plant Cilantros Apr 1, harvest Apr 22 – May 16.