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Can You Grow Cilantro in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 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

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Kansas

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Apr 22 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.