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When to Plant Dill in USDA Zone 8b

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.

In Zone 8b, the average last spring frost is around February 25 and the first fall frost is around November 28, giving you a growing season of approximately 276 days.

Zone 8b Year-round
276 days
Last Spring Frost February 25
276 growing days
First Fall Frost November 28

Dill Planting Timeline — Zone 8b

Where Is USDA Zone 8b?

The map below highlights the states that contain Zone 8b. Click any state to see the Dill planting schedule for that location.

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Dill Planting Calendar — Zone 8b

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors January 21 Jan 21 – Feb 4
Transplant Outdoors February 18 Feb 18 – Mar 4
Direct Sow February 11 Feb 11 – Mar 4
Harvest April 1 Apr 1 – Jun 3
Fall Sowing September 19 Sep 19 – Oct 3

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January Start Indoors
February Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
March Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Harvest
May Harvest
June Harvest
July
August
September Fall Sowing
October Fall Sowing
November
December

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Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

Days to Maturity

40–60 days

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Zone Temperature Range

15°F to 20°F average annual minimum

Growing Season

276 days (Zone 8b average)

Planting Specifications

Planting Depth0.5 inches
Plant Spacing8 inches apart
Row Spacing12 inches between rows

Succession Planting Dill in Zone 8b

8
successive plantings in Zone 8b's ~276-day season

Sow every 4.6 weeks for continuous harvest throughout the season.

Growing Tips for Dill in Zone 8b

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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Carrots
  • Tomatoes

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Saving Dill Seeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Dill in Zone 8b?

In Zone 8b, plan your Dill planting around the average last frost date of February 25. Start seeds indoors around January 21. Direct sow outdoors around February 11. Transplant seedlings around February 18.

Can Dill grow in Zone 8b?

Yes, Dill can grow well in Zone 8b, hardy in USDA zones 2a through 11b. Zone 8b has a growing season of approximately 276 days, which is sufficient for Dill (40-60 days to maturity).

When can I harvest Dill in Zone 8b?

In Zone 8b, expect to harvest Dill from April 1 – June 3. Dill takes 40-60 days from planting to harvest.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost in Zone 8b is around February 25, and the first fall frost is around November 28. This gives a growing season of approximately 276 days. These are 50% probability dates — actual frost dates vary year to year.

What should I plant next to Dill?

Good companion plants for Dill include Cabbage, Cucumber, Lettuce, Onion. These companions can help with pest control, pollination, and nutrient sharing.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Planting dates are estimates based on average frost dates — local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.