When to plant dill in zone 10a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10a

Last frost ~Jan 31First frost ~Dec 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Jan 17 · First harvest Feb 26 · Wrap by Apr 23

Last spring frostJan 31

Direct sowJan 17

First harvestFeb 26

Last harvestApr 23

Fall succession sowOct 27

First fall frostDec 15

Why these dates work in zone 10a

Zone 10a's last spring frost averages Jan 31 and first fall frost Dec 15 — about 318 frost-free days. Dill tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Oct 27 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does dill take to grow in zone 10a?

Dill matures in about 40–55 days from sowing. In zone 10a that means sowing around Jan 17 and first picking around Feb 26.

Will dill survive frost in zone 10a?

Yes — dill tolerates light frost. In zone 10a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Jan 31) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 15).

Can I plant a second crop of dill in zone 10a?

Yes — in zone 10a there's time for a fall sowing around Oct 27 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full dill growing guide →