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Can You Grow Cilantro in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 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

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–45 days

When to plant Cilantros in West Virginia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Apr 22 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on West Virginia'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 West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cilantro in West Virginia?

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

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cilantros in West Virginia?

Plant Cilantros Apr 1, harvest Apr 22 – May 16.