Seed-start answer
Cilantro is usually direct-sown around Apr 6
In ZIP 67202, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Apr 6 instead of started indoors.
Source: wichita-eisenhower frost station, USDA zone 7a, 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 67202, the Wichita frost station, and the Apr 20 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Cilantro dates for Wichita, KS
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | April 6, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |