When should I plant cilantro in ZIP 96813?

In ZIP 96813, the main cilantro target is around Dec 18, based on the representative Honolulu frost station and USDA zone 12b.

When should I start cilantro seeds indoors in 96813?

Cilantro is usually direct-sown for ZIP 96813. Use the Dec 18 planting window instead of starting it indoors.

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

ZIP 96813 planting calendar

When to plant cilantro in Honolulu, HI - Zone 12b

Q: When is the first frost in Honolulu?

Honolulu (ZIP 96813) has an average first fall frost around Dec 31, leaving about 364 frost-free days.

In ZIP 96813, plant cilantro around Dec 18; this uses the Honolulu frost station, USDA zone 12b, and cilantro timing rules.

Your Honolulu calendar has a 364-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative Honolulu frost station, USDA zone 12b, and cilantro timing rules.

Source: honolulu-intl frost station, USDA zone 12b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

USDA zone 12b Honolulu frost station University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Updated 2026-06-28

Read the method

Answer first

When to start cilantro seeds indoors in Honolulu

In ZIP 96813, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Dec 18 instead of started indoors.

Cilantro is normally direct-sown in Honolulu. Use around Dec 18 as the outdoor planting window for ZIP 96813.

Seed starting schedule

Cilantro dates for Honolulu, HI

Step	Date	How to use it
Direct Sow	December 18, 2025	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in Honolulu?

Honolulu (ZIP 96813) has an average last spring frost around Jan 1.

First frost

When is the first frost in Honolulu?

The average first fall frost is around Dec 31, giving about 364 frost-free days.

Season map

Cilantro windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Direct sow

Dec 18

Harvest

Feb 1

Frost watch

Nov 16

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Direct sow cilantroDec 18

Last frost windowJan 1

First cilantro harvest windowFeb 1

Last cilantro sowing targetNov 16

Signal	Value	Why it matters
Last frost estimate	January 1, 2026	Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimate	December 31, 2026	Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length	364 days	Longer seasons can support succession crops.
Spacing	4-6 in	Airflow and root space affect yield.
Soil temperature	45 F+	Seeds and transplants stall in cold soil.

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Local data

Why this date changes by ZIP

Honolulu frost history and USDA zone 12b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension is the kind of local source to verify against when a crop is expensive, weather is unusual, or your yard has a cold pocket.

Crop note

Cilantro timing notes

Sow small batches often because cilantro bolts in heat. Cilantro prefers sun to part shade, 4-6 in spacing, and soil near 45 F+.

For fall, count backward from Dec 31. A conservative last sowing target is around Nov 16.