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๐ŸŒฟ Growing Cilantro in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Cilantro can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Feb 6Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 โ€“ Dec 1 (284 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 18x)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest30
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 6

Direct sow Cilantro seeds outdoors around Feb 6. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Mar 8

First harvest approximately Mar 8 (~30 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Oct 20

For a fall harvest, plant Cilantro around Oct 20 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

โœ… Tomatoesโœ… Peppersโœ… Beansโœ… Peasโœ… Spinach
โŒ FennelโŒ Dill

Plan Your Cilantro Garden

Track Cilantro from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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