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When to plant cilantro in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant cilantro shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 11 in Brunswick to March 14 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe cilantro direct sow window (February 24–April 7) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8February 24 – April 7
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11February 21 – April 4
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9February 23 – April 6
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10February 21 – April 4
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30February 2 – March 16
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10February 23 – April 6
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20February 15 – March 29
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9February 25 – April 8

Cilantro in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant cilantro in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow cilantro spans roughly January 11 in Brunswick to March 14 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the cilantro planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cilantro planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does cilantro take to grow in Georgia?

Cilantro takes about 45–70 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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