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Can You Grow Cilantro in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in Rhode Island

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 5 – Apr 29

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cilantros in Rhode Island?

Plant Cilantros Mar 15, harvest Apr 5 – Apr 29.