Seed-start answer
Cilantro is usually direct-sown around Feb 26
In ZIP 76010, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Feb 26 instead of started indoors.
Source: dallas-love frost station, USDA zone 8b, 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 76010, the Dallas frost station, and the Mar 12 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Cilantro dates for Arlington, TX
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | February 26, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |