Growing Cilantro in Zone 9
When to plant and harvest cilantro in Zone 9— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 9 sits comfortably within cilantro's best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Cilantro planting calendar for Zone 9
These months are derived from Zone 9's frost dates — last frost around Late January – late February, first frost around Early December – early January.
Start indoors
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Sow outdoors
February, March, 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 9: FAQs
Can you grow cilantro in Zone 9?＋
Zone 9 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 9?＋
In Zone 9, sow outdoors around February, March, and October. Zone 9's last spring frost is typically Late January – late February and its first fall frost around Early December – early January, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest cilantro in Zone 9?＋
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 9 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
June in Zone 9 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.