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Can You Grow Cilantro in South Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 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

South Carolina last frost

mid-February

South Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in South Carolina

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Mar 8 – Apr 1

Dates are approximate, based on South 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 South Carolina

South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in South Carolina?

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

What zone is South Carolina?

South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Cilantros in South Carolina?

Plant Cilantros Feb 15, harvest Mar 8 – Apr 1.