When to harvest: Cilantro leaves can be harvested at any time after the plant is 6 to 8 inches tall. Plants mature 60 to 75 days after sowing. To harvest coriander seed, the plant requires 100 or more days. How to harvest: Snip cilantro leaves for fresh use after the plant is 6 inches tall or more.

Will cilantro grow back after cutting?

Cilantro that is cut back entirely will eventually grow back, but we recommend cutting just what you need at a time to encourage robust growth. If cilantro is grown under ideal conditions with regular harvests, the same plant will keep producing for many weeks.

How long does a cilantro plant last?

Soil, Planting, and Care

In the South and Southwest, plant in the fall or early spring, about a month before the last frost. Fall is the ideal time to plant in zones 8, 9, and 10 because the plants will last through until the weather heats up in late spring.