When should I plant cilantro in ZIP 10001?

In ZIP 10001, the main cilantro target is around Mar 25, based on the representative New York frost station and USDA zone 7b.

When should I start cilantro seeds indoors in 10001?

Cilantro is usually direct-sown for ZIP 10001. Use the Mar 25 planting window instead of starting it indoors.

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

ZIP 10001 planting calendar

When to plant cilantro in New York, NY - Zone 7b

Q: When is the first frost in New York?

New York (ZIP 10001) has an average first fall frost around Nov 5, leaving about 211 frost-free days.

In ZIP 10001, plant cilantro around Mar 25; this uses the New York frost station, USDA zone 7b, and cilantro timing rules.

Your New York calendar has a 211-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative New York frost station, USDA zone 7b, and cilantro timing rules.

Source: new-york-central-park frost station, USDA zone 7b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

Reviewed by GrowZone Editorial. Calculated from the new-york-central-park frost station and USDA zone 7b, last updated 2026-06-28.

In the New York area, cilantro timing follows the New York frost window, so the local ZIP date can differ from a broad zone-only calendar.

USDA zone 7b New York frost station Cornell Cooperative Extension Updated 2026-06-28

Read the method

Answer first

When to start cilantro seeds indoors in New York

In ZIP 10001, cilantro is usually direct-sown around Mar 25 instead of started indoors.

Cilantro is normally direct-sown in New York. Use around Mar 25 as the outdoor planting window for ZIP 10001.

Seed starting schedule

Cilantro dates for New York, NY

Step	Date	How to use it
Direct Sow	March 25, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in New York?

New York (ZIP 10001) has an average last spring frost around Apr 8.

First frost

When is the first frost in New York?

The average first fall frost is around Nov 5, giving about 211 frost-free days.

Season map

Cilantro windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Direct sow

Mar 25

Harvest

May 9

Frost watch

Sep 21

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Direct sow cilantroMar 25

Last frost windowApr 8

First cilantro harvest windowMay 9

Last cilantro sowing targetSep 21

Signal	Value	Why it matters
Last frost estimate	April 8, 2026	Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimate	November 5, 2026	Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length	211 days	Longer seasons can support succession crops.
Spacing	4-6 in	Airflow and root space affect yield.
Soil temperature	45 F+	Seeds and transplants stall in cold soil.

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Local data

Why this date changes by ZIP

New York frost history and USDA zone 7b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is the kind of local source to verify against when a crop is expensive, weather is unusual, or your yard has a cold pocket.

Crop note

Cilantro timing notes

Sow small batches often because cilantro bolts in heat. Cilantro prefers sun to part shade, 4-6 in spacing, and soil near 45 F+.

For fall, count backward from Nov 5. A conservative last sowing target is around Sep 21.