When to plant dill in zone 9a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 9a

Last frost ~Feb 28First frost ~Nov 30Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

FEBMARAPRMAY

Sow Feb 14 · First harvest Mar 26 · Wrap by May 21

Last spring frostFeb 28

Direct sowFeb 14

First harvestMar 26

Last harvestMay 21

Fall succession sowOct 12

First fall frostNov 30

Why these dates work in zone 9a

Zone 9a's last spring frost averages Feb 28 and first fall frost Nov 30 — about 275 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 Oct 12 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does dill take to grow in zone 9a?

Dill matures in about 40–55 days from sowing. In zone 9a that means sowing around Feb 14 and first picking around Mar 26.

Will dill survive frost in zone 9a?

Yes — dill tolerates light frost. In zone 9a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Feb 28) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 30).

Can I plant a second crop of dill in zone 9a?

Yes — in zone 9a there's time for a fall sowing around Oct 12 for a second harvest before frost.

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