When to plant cilantro / coriander in Chula Vista

Cilantro / Coriander is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Chula Vista's frost dates.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jan 1 – Jan 22
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Feb 15 – Mar 12
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
45 – 70 d
From sowing to first pick.

Common questions

When can I sow cilantro / coriander outdoors in Chula Vista?

Direct-sow around early January (Jan 1–Jan 22) in Chula Vista, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.

When will cilantro / coriander be ready to harvest in Chula Vista?

Expect to harvest from around mid February (Feb 15–Mar 12) in Chula Vista, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.

How long is the growing season in Chula Vista?

Chula Vista has roughly 365 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cilantro / coriander to maturity outdoors.

The rule of thumb

Sow cilantro / coriander as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Chula Vista's frost dates.

Confidence 80/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.