Seed-start answer
Cilantro is usually direct-sown around Feb 19
In ZIP 78701, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Feb 19 instead of started indoors.
Source: austin-bergstrom 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 78701, the Austin frost station, and the Mar 5 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Cilantro dates for Austin, TX
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | February 19, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |