Seed-start answer
Cilantro is usually direct-sown around Feb 15
In ZIP 89101, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Feb 15 instead of started indoors.
Source: las-vegas-harry-reid frost station, USDA zone 9a, 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 89101, the Las Vegas frost station, and the Mar 1 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Cilantro dates for Las Vegas, NV
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | February 15, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |