Growing Cilantro in Zone 11
When to plant and harvest cilantro in Zone 11— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 11 sits comfortably within cilantro's best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Cilantro planting calendar for Zone 11
These months are derived from Zone 11's frost dates — last frost around None, first frost around None.
Start indoors
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Sow outdoors
January and October
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 11: FAQs
Can you grow cilantro in Zone 11?+
Zone 11 sits comfortably within cilantro's best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant cilantro in Zone 11?+
In Zone 11, sow outdoors around January and October. Zone 11's last spring frost is typically None and its first fall frost around None, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest cilantro in Zone 11?+
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 11 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
June in Zone 11 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.