When to plant dill in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant dill.
Sow in the bedMay 4
Start pickingJun 28
Your dill calendar for zone 5a
- May 4: Sow dill seeds in the bed
- Jun 28: Start picking dill
Attracts helpful insects. Lets itself seed for next year.
Spacing in a raised bed: 4 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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