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๐ŸŒฟ Growing Cilantro in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season โ€” good conditions for Cilantro. Last frost: Apr 28. First frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 14Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 โ€“ Oct 8 (163 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 9x)

Zone6a
Last FrostApr 28
First FrostOct 8
Season Length163 days
Days to Harvest30
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 6a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 14

Direct sow Cilantro seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: May 14

First harvest approximately May 14 (~30 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Aug 27

For a fall harvest, plant Cilantro around Aug 27 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

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

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