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Can You Grow Cilantro in Nebraska?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 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

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Nebraska

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Apr 28 – May 22

Dates are approximate, based on Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.