When to Plant Dill in Stark 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.
Stark County, North Dakota is in USDA Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 14 and the first fall frost is September 23, giving you a growing season of approximately 132 days.
At an elevation of 1,040 feet, Stark County receives approximately 23.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 82°F, so choose short-season varieties of Dill to ensure they mature before fall.
Stark County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Dill Planting Timeline — Stark County, ND
Dill Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 2 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 7 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Direct Sow | May 7 | May 7 – May 28 |
| Harvest | June 18 | Jun 18 – Aug 20 |
| Fall Sowing | July 1 | Jul 1 – Jul 15 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | — |
| 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 4b
📆 Growing Season
132 days in Stark County
Growing Tips for Stark 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Dill in Stark County, ND?
Stark County is in Zone 4b with an average last frost of May 14. Plan your Dill planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Stark County, ND?
Stark County, North Dakota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 14 and first fall frost is September 23.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Stark County (Zone 4b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.