When to plant dill in zone 10b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10b

Last frost ~Jan 15First frost ~Dec 31Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

DECJANFEBMARAPR

Sow Jan 1 · First harvest Feb 10 · Wrap by Apr 7

Last spring frostJan 15

Direct sowJan 1

First harvestFeb 10

Last harvestApr 7

Fall succession sowNov 12

First fall frostDec 31

Why these dates work in zone 10b

Zone 10b's last spring frost averages Jan 15 and first fall frost Dec 31 — about 350 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 Nov 12 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

Dill matures in about 40–55 days from sowing. In zone 10b that means sowing around Jan 1 and first picking around Feb 10.

Will dill survive frost in zone 10b?

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

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

Yes — in zone 10b there's time for a fall sowing around Nov 12 for a second harvest before frost.

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