When to Plant Dill in Griggs County, ND
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.
Griggs County, North Dakota is in USDA Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 11 and the first fall frost is September 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 142 days.
At an elevation of 660 feet, Griggs County receives approximately 21.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 81°F, so choose short-season varieties of Dill to ensure they mature before fall.
Griggs County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Dill Planting Timeline — Griggs County, ND
Dill Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 30 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 4 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Direct Sow | May 4 | May 4 – May 25 |
| Harvest | June 15 | Jun 15 – Aug 17 |
| Fall Sowing | July 8 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
40–60 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 5.5–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 4a
📆 Growing Season
142 days in Griggs County
Growing Tips for Griggs County
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Dill in Griggs County, ND?
Griggs County is in Zone 4a with an average last frost of May 11. Plan your Dill planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Griggs County, ND?
Griggs County, North Dakota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 11 and first fall frost is September 30.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Griggs County (Zone 4a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.