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Can You Grow Cilantro in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 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

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Oregon

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Feb 20 – Mar 16

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Cilantros in Oregon?

Plant Cilantros Jan 30, harvest Feb 20 – Mar 16.