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When to Plant Dill in Zone 8

In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 18 to May 22, and expect your first harvest around May 22. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)

Dill planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a

Average last spring frost

April 1

Average first fall frost

November 10

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Direct sow

Mar 18

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Projected first harvest

May 22

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 8a (approximate)

Dill is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.

Dill planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b

Average last spring frost

March 20

Average first fall frost

November 20

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Direct sow

Mar 6

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Projected first harvest

May 10

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 8b (approximate)

Dill is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.

Not sure whether you're in 8a or 8b? 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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