When to plant cilantro in Alaska

Cilantro
Sow outdoors in Anchorage
May 2–May 23

Across Alaska the window opens between April 19 and May 2. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Anchorage
May 2–May 23
Last frost, Anchorage
May 16

Sow outdoors from 2 weeks before to 1 weeks after the last frost; sow again for fall 6–8 weeks before the first frost. Cilantro goes to seed quickly in warm weather. Sow small amounts often.

Cilantro planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AnchorageMay 2–May 23
JuneauApr 19–May 10
FairbanksMay 2–May 23

Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Alaska?

In Anchorage, sow outdoors from May 2 to May 23. Across Alaska the window opens between April 19 and May 2, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors from 2 weeks before to 1 weeks after the last frost; sow again for fall 6–8 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Cilantro in other states

Frost dates for every city in Alaska