Growing Cilantro in Zone 13
When to plant and harvest cilantro in Zone 13— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 13 runs warmer than cilantro's usual range (Zones 3–11). Heat can cut the season short, so focus on the cooler shoulder months.
Cilantro planting calendar for Zone 13
These months are derived from Zone 13's frost dates — last frost around None, first frost around None.
Start indoors
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Sow outdoors
October and December
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 13: FAQs
Can you grow cilantro in Zone 13?＋
Zone 13 runs warmer than cilantro's usual range (Zones 3–11). Heat can cut the season short, so focus on the cooler shoulder months.
When should I plant cilantro in Zone 13?＋
In Zone 13, sow outdoors around October and December. Zone 13'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 13?＋
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 13 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
June in Zone 13 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.