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Planting Calendar · Zone 4A

When to plant dill in zone 4a

In USDA zone 4a, sow dill around Apr 23, and harvest from Jun 2.

Growing SeasonZone 4a
Last frost ~May 7First frost ~Oct 13Today
Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk
APRMAYJUNJULAUG
Sow Apr 23 · First harvest Jun 2 · Wrap by Jul 28
Last spring frostMay 7
Direct sowApr 23
First harvestJun 2
Last harvestJul 28
Fall succession sowAug 25
First fall frostOct 13

Why these dates work in zone 4a

Zone 4a's last spring frost averages May 7 and first fall frost Oct 13 — about 159 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 Aug 25 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does dill take to grow in zone 4a?

Dill matures in about 40–55 days from sowing. In zone 4a that means sowing around Apr 23 and first picking around Jun 2.

Will dill survive frost in zone 4a?

Yes — dill tolerates light frost. In zone 4a you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 7) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 13).

Can I plant a second crop of dill in zone 4a?

Yes — in zone 4a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 25 for a second harvest before frost.

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