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When to Plant Dill in Zone 4

In USDA zone 4a, plant outdoors May 1 to July 5, and expect your first harvest around July 5. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)

Dill planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a

Average last spring frost

May 15

Average first fall frost

September 20

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Direct sow

May 1

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Projected first harvest

Jul 5

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 4a (approximate)

Dill is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.

Dill planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b

Average last spring frost

May 10

Average first fall frost

September 25

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Direct sow

Apr 26

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Projected first harvest

Jun 30

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 4b (approximate)

Dill is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.

Not sure whether you're in 4a or 4b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of dill in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with dill

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Carrot Rust FlyParsleywormFour-Lined Plant BugCommon Stalk BorerGroundhogsAntsBoltingAnthracnoseDamping-OffFrost & Cold InjuryGray MoldHerbicide Injury

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