When to plant dill in zone 6b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6b

Last frost ~Apr 20First frost ~Oct 15Today

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Sow Apr 6 · First harvest May 16 · Wrap by Jul 11

Last spring frostApr 20

Direct sowApr 6

First harvestMay 16

Last harvestJul 11

Fall succession sowAug 27

First fall frostOct 15

Why these dates work in zone 6b

Zone 6b's last spring frost averages Apr 20 and first fall frost Oct 15 — about 178 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 27 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

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

Will dill survive frost in zone 6b?

Yes — dill tolerates light frost. In zone 6b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 20) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 15).

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

Yes — in zone 6b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 27 for a second harvest before frost.

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