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Can You Grow Cilantro in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in North Carolina

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

Mar 21 – Apr 14

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Cilantros in North Carolina?

Plant Cilantros Feb 28, harvest Mar 21 – Apr 14.