DibbleGrowing dill: from seed to harvest
Direct sow 2 weeks before last frost, dill resents transplanting. Let some flower to draw beneficial insects and self-sow.
Planting dates for dill by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 1 | June 25 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 26 | June 20 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 16 | June 10 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 7 | June 1 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 27 | May 21 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 14 | May 8 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 15 | April 11 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 17 | March 13 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 18 | February 11 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Dill:
Better kept apart:
Family and rotation
Dill is in the umbellifers family. Root and herb family. Rotate to limit carrot rust fly buildup. Learn about crop rotation.
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Questions
When should I plant dill?
It depends on your zone. Dill is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow dill?
About 55 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 30 days after that.
What grows well with dill?
Good companions include Cabbage, Cucumber, Onion. Keep it away from Carrot.
Plant at the right time this season
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