When to plant cilantro in Rhode Island

Cilantro
Sow outdoors in Providence
Mar 28–Apr 18

Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 24 and April 8. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Providence
Mar 28–Apr 18
Fall planting, Providence
Sep 4–Sep 18
Last frost, Providence
Apr 11

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
ProvidenceMar 28–Apr 18
CranstonMar 28–Apr 18
WarwickMar 28–Apr 18
PawtucketApr 8–Apr 29
East ProvidenceMar 28–Apr 18
WoonsocketApr 8–Apr 29
NewportMar 24–Apr 14
Central FallsApr 8–Apr 29

Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Rhode Island?

In Providence, sow outdoors from March 28 to April 18. Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 24 and April 8, 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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Frost dates for every city in Rhode Island