When to plant cilantro in New Hampshire

Cilantro
Sow outdoors in Manchester
Apr 16–May 7

Across New Hampshire the window opens between April 15 and April 30. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Manchester
Apr 16–May 7
Fall planting, Manchester
Aug 16–Aug 30
Last frost, Manchester
Apr 30

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
ManchesterApr 16–May 7
NashuaApr 15–May 6
ConcordApr 24–May 15
DoverApr 19–May 10
RochesterApr 16–May 7
KeeneApr 30–May 21
PortsmouthApr 20–May 11
DerryApr 16–May 7

Questions

When should I plant cilantro in New Hampshire?

In Manchester, sow outdoors from April 16 to May 7. Across New Hampshire the window opens between April 15 and April 30, 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 New Hampshire