When to plant dill in zone 6a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6a

Last frost ~Apr 30First frost ~Oct 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 16 · First harvest May 26 · Wrap by Jul 21

Last spring frostApr 30

Direct sowApr 16

First harvestMay 26

Last harvestJul 21

Fall succession sowAug 22

First fall frostOct 10

Why these dates work in zone 6a

Zone 6a's last spring frost averages Apr 30 and first fall frost Oct 10 — about 163 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 22 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does dill take to grow in zone 6a?

Dill matures in about 40–55 days from sowing. In zone 6a that means sowing around Apr 16 and first picking around May 26.

Will dill survive frost in zone 6a?

Yes — dill tolerates light frost. In zone 6a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 30) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 10).

Can I plant a second crop of dill in zone 6a?

Yes — in zone 6a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 22 for a second harvest before frost.

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