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When to Plant Dill in Hawaii

Dill is a feathery annual herb with aromatic leaves and seeds. Its fine foliage and umbrella-shaped flower heads attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Hawaii spans USDA hardiness zones 11a, 11b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Dill planting dates based on your local frost dates.

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Dill Planting Calendar for Hawaii

โ–ธ Zone 11a ~364 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: January 1 ยท First frost: December 31 ยท 364 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 4 Dec 4 โ€“ Dec 18
Transplant Outdoors December 25 Dec 25 โ€“ Jan 8
Direct Sow December 11 Dec 11 โ€“ Jan 1
Fall Sowing November 5 Nov 5 โ€“ Nov 19
Harvest February 5 Feb 5 โ€“ Apr 9
โ–ธ Zone 11b ~364 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: January 1 ยท First frost: December 31 ยท 364 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 4 Dec 4 โ€“ Dec 18
Transplant Outdoors December 25 Dec 25 โ€“ Jan 8
Direct Sow December 11 Dec 11 โ€“ Jan 1
Fall Sowing November 5 Nov 5 โ€“ Nov 19
Harvest February 5 Feb 5 โ€“ Apr 9

Growing Tips for Hawaii

Direct sow in spring as dill has a taproot and dislikes transplanting. Succession sow for continuous leaf harvest. Allow some plants to flower for seeds and to attract beneficial insects.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Dill in Hawaii?

Planting dates for Dill in Hawaii depend on your USDA zone. Hawaii spans zones 11a, 11b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Hawaii for planting?

Hawaii contains USDA hardiness zones 11a, 11b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.