Seed-start answer
Cilantro is usually direct-sown around Apr 1
In ZIP 21201, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Apr 1 instead of started indoors.
Source: baltimore-inner-harbor frost station, USDA zone 7b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
This uses ZIP 21201, the Baltimore frost station, and the Apr 15 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Cilantro dates for Baltimore, MD
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | April 1, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |