Growing cilantro in zone 12
Cilantro’s lifespan in warm weather is measured in weeks, so sow small amounts every 2–3 weeks instead of fighting it. Fall and winter sowings last far longer; the seeds it drops are coriander.
Zone 12 covers hawaiʻi lowlands, Puerto Rico — tropical — timing follows wet and dry seasons rather than frost.
Make it local
These windows use zone 12's typical frost dates. For windows computed from your frost dates, run the ZIP code frost lookup and open the planting calendar — it remembers your city. The seed starting scheduler turns the whole seed rack into one printable, date-sorted list.
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant cilantro in zone 12?
Zone 12 is frost-free, so timing flips from frost-avoidance to heat management: plant cilantro through the coolest months, typically October to March. Summer heat, not winter cold, is what ends this crop here.
Does cilantro grow well in zone 12?
Yes, in the right months. Cilantro is a cool-season crop, so grow it through zone 12's mildest stretch and expect it to bolt or fade as serious heat builds.