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Can You Grow Cilantro in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early December

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Mississippi

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Mar 8 – Apr 1

Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi

Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in Mississippi?

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

What zone is Mississippi?

Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Cilantros in Mississippi?

Plant Cilantros Feb 15, harvest Mar 8 – Apr 1.