🌿 When to Plant Dill

When should I plant dill?

Plant dill outdoors 4 weeks before last frost. Transplants can go out 2 weeks before last frost.

Is dill frost sensitive?

Dill can tolerate light frost, surviving temperatures as low as 35°F. This makes it a great candidate for early spring or fall planting when other crops can't go out yet.

What temperature does dill need?

Dill grows best between 50°F and 75°F. It can survive down to 35°F, but growth slows significantly below 50°F. It prefers cool weather and may bolt or stop producing if summer heat arrives early.

How long does dill take to grow?

Dill typically takes 40–60 days from transplant (or direct sow) to first harvest.

Is it too cold to plant dill?

It is too cold to plant Dill outdoors when nighttime temperatures are falling below 35°F. While Dill can tolerate temperatures as low as 35°F, growth will be slow until nights consistently exceed 50°F. Use CanIPlant to check your local 7-day forecast and get a real-time answer for your ZIP code.

Is it too hot to plant dill?

Dill starts to struggle when temperatures climb above 75°F. As a cool-season crop, Dill is especially heat-sensitive — high temperatures cause bolting, bitter flavor, or complete crop failure. Avoid planting in the peak of summer and opt for spring or fall instead. CanIPlant checks your local forecast highs to flag this automatically.

Any tips for growing dill?

Direct sow preferred. Don't like root disturbance.