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๐ŸŒฟ Growing Cilantro in Zone 12b

Zone 12b has a year-round growing season. Cilantro can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 1. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 18Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 โ€“ Dec 31 (364 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 23x)

Zone12b
Last FrostJan 1
First FrostDec 31
Season Length364 days
Days to Harvest30
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 12b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Dec 18

Direct sow Cilantro seeds outdoors around Dec 18. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Jan 17

First harvest approximately Jan 17 (~30 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Nov 19

For a fall harvest, plant Cilantro around Nov 19 (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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