Seed-start answer
Cilantro is usually direct-sown around Mar 15
In ZIP 30301, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Mar 15 instead of started indoors.
Source: atlanta-hartsfield frost station, USDA zone 8a, 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 30301, the Atlanta frost station, and the Mar 29 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Cilantro dates for Atlanta, GA
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | March 15, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |