When to Plant Dill in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors April 21 to June 25, and expect your first harvest around June 25. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Dill planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Direct sow
Apr 21
Projected first harvest
Jun 25
Dill is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Dill planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
Apr 16
Projected first harvest
Jun 20
Dill is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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