Seed-start answer
Cilantro is usually direct-sown around Mar 27
In ZIP 37203, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Mar 27 instead of started indoors.
Source: nashville-intl 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 37203, the Nashville frost station, and the Apr 10 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Cilantro dates for Nashville, TN
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | March 27, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |