Growing Cilantro in Zone 1
When to plant and harvest cilantro in Zone 1— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 1 is colder than cilantro's usual range (Zones 3–11). Expect to lean on indoor starts, containers, or row covers — or treat it as a short-season experiment.
Cilantro planting calendar for Zone 1
These months are derived from Zone 1's frost dates — last frost around Late May – mid June, first frost around Late July – mid August.
Start indoors
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Sow outdoors
May and June
Transplant
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Harvest
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Cilantro care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade in heat)
- Water
- Even moisture
- Spacing
- 4–6 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 40–50 days (leaves)
- Best zones
- 3–11 (cool seasons)
Growing cilantro in Zone 1: FAQs
Can you grow cilantro in Zone 1?＋
Zone 1 is colder than cilantro's usual range (Zones 3–11). Expect to lean on indoor starts, containers, or row covers — or treat it as a short-season experiment.
When should I plant cilantro in Zone 1?＋
In Zone 1, sow outdoors around May and June. Zone 1's last spring frost is typically Late May – mid June and its first fall frost around Late July – mid August, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest cilantro in Zone 1?＋
Harvest timing depends on your planting date and variety — cilantro typically matures in 40–50 days (leaves). See the full guide for harvest cues.
Full Cilantro guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 1 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
June in Zone 1 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.