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Can You Grow Cilantro in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Delaware

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Mar 28 – Apr 21

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Cilantros in Delaware?

Plant Cilantros Mar 7, harvest Mar 28 – Apr 21.