When to plant Coriander in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

Coriander can be planted after March 21, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 86°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Growing Coriander in Chilton County

Chilton County has on average 238 days, suitable for growing Coriander. Coriander needs on average between 42 and 61 days to mature and produce harvest. With 238 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Coriander seeds can be planted between March 21 and October 02. Planting before March 21 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after October 02, Coriander will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Coriander in Chilton County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 42 days on average for Coriander to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

Chilton County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Coriander

• In order to get plants ready for February 22 seeds should be started indoors bwetween January 11 and January 17

  Seeds started after January 17 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Coriander growing season in Chilton County is quite short, with only 26 days suitable for growth so it is really important to time your planting activities, and choose varieties with shorter time to harvest requirements.

• In order to get plants ready for March 21 seeds should be started indoors bwetween February 07 and September 13

  Seeds started after September 13 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Coriander needs on average between 42 and 61 days to mature and produce harvest. With 238 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 86°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Coriander, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

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