When to plant dill in zone 8b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8b

Last frost ~Mar 15First frost ~Nov 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Mar 1 · First harvest Apr 10 · Wrap by Jun 5

Last spring frostMar 15

Direct sowMar 1

First harvestApr 10

Last harvestJun 5

Fall succession sowSep 27

First fall frostNov 15

Why these dates work in zone 8b

Zone 8b's last spring frost averages Mar 15 and first fall frost Nov 15 — about 245 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 Sep 27 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does dill take to grow in zone 8b?

Dill matures in about 40–55 days from sowing. In zone 8b that means sowing around Mar 1 and first picking around Apr 10.

Will dill survive frost in zone 8b?

Yes — dill tolerates light frost. In zone 8b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 15).

Can I plant a second crop of dill in zone 8b?

Yes — in zone 8b there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 27 for a second harvest before frost.

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