When to plant dill
Plant dill from the last spring frost to 2 weeks after it. Wait until the soil is at least 60°F. That works out to zone 5b (early May to mid May), zone 7a (mid April to late April) and zone 9a (early March to mid March).
Dill planting dates by zone
| Zone | Plant outdoors | dill ready from |
|---|---|---|
| 4a | May 15 – May 29 | Jul 1 |
| 4b | May 13 – May 27 | Jun 29 |
| 5a | May 11 – May 25 | Jun 27 |
| 5b | May 5 – May 19 | Jun 21 |
| 6a | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jun 16 |
| 6b | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jun 10 |
| 7a | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Jun 1 |
| 7b | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 23 |
| 8a | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 13 |
| 8b | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 2 |
| 9a | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 18 |
| 9b | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 23 |
How to plant dill
| Plant as | seeds outdoors |
|---|---|
| Soil temperature | 60°F or warmer |
| Depth | 1/4 in |
| Spacing | 12 in |
| Light | Full sun |
| Time to harvest | 40–60 days |
Dill has a taproot and transplants poorly, so sow it where it will grow.
It reseeds freely.
Dill feeds swallowtail caterpillars, so plant extra.
When to harvest dill
Snip leaves any time after plants are 8 inches tall; harvest seed heads when they turn brown.
Exact dates for your town: planting calendar · frost dates by state.