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Can You Grow Cilantro in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Indiana

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Apr 28 – May 22

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.