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When to Plant Dill in Josephine County, OR

Dill

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.

Josephine County, Oregon is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost is October 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 181 days.

At an elevation of 340 feet, Josephine County receives approximately 52.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 90°F, providing good warmth for Dill during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Dill root diseases.

Josephine County, OR (Zone 8b) Moderate season
181 days
Last Spring Frost April 22
181 growing days
First Fall Frost October 20

Josephine County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.7-6.2

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Dill

Dill needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Dill Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 8.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 6.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 6.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3.6" 0.7" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 2.7" 1.6" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 0.8" 3.5" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 0.9" 3.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 1.9" 2.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 4.4" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Nov 7.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 8.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Josephine County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Dill Planting Timeline — Josephine County, OR

Dill Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 18 Mar 18 – Apr 1
Transplant Outdoors April 15 Apr 15 – Apr 29
Direct Sow April 8 Apr 8 – Apr 29
Harvest May 27 May 27 – Jul 29
Fall Sowing August 11 Aug 11 – Aug 25

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing
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 8b

📆 Growing Season

181 days in Josephine County

Growing Tips for Josephine 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

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Carrots
  • Tomatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Dill in Josephine County, OR?

Josephine County is in Zone 8b with an average last frost of April 22. Plan your Dill planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Josephine County, OR?

Josephine County, Oregon is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 22 and first fall frost is October 20.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Josephine County, OR. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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