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When to plant cilantro in zone 8a

In USDA zone 8a, plant cilantro around Mar 22, after the representative last frost near Apr 5.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 8a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Cilantro dates for Charlotte, NC

StepDateHow to use it
Direct SowMarch 22, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Raleigh, NC · Zone 8a Cilantro Mar 27 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 10 Charlotte, NC · Zone 8a Cilantro Mar 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 5 Atlanta, GA · Zone 8a Cilantro Mar 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 29 Memphis, TN · Zone 8a Cilantro Mar 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 25