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๐ŸŒฟ Growing Cilantro in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season โ€” good conditions for Cilantro. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 1Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 โ€“ Oct 22 (190 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 11x)

Zone6b
Last FrostApr 15
First FrostOct 22
Season Length190 days
Days to Harvest30
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 6b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 1

Direct sow Cilantro seeds outdoors around Apr 1. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: May 1

First harvest approximately May 1 (~30 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Fall Planting: Sep 10

For a fall harvest, plant Cilantro around Sep 10 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

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

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