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Can You Grow Cilantro in Ohio?

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

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Ohio

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Apr 28 – May 22

Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in Ohio?

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

What zone is Ohio?

Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Cilantros in Ohio?

Plant Cilantros Apr 7, harvest Apr 28 – May 22.