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Can You Grow Cilantro in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Cilantro prefers cooler weather but grows in most zones as a cool-season crop.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cilantros in Hawaii
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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.
Gardening in Hawaii
Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cilantro in Hawaii?
Cilantro prefers cooler weather but grows in most zones as a cool-season crop.
What zone is Hawaii?
Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).
When do you plant Cilantros in Hawaii?
Plant Cilantros Jan 1, harvest Jan 22 – Feb 15.