When to Plant Dill in Elk County, PA
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.
Elk County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 17 and the first fall frost is October 9, giving you a growing season of approximately 145 days.
At an elevation of 59 feet, Elk County receives approximately 40.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Dill during the growing season.
Elk County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Dill Planting Timeline — Elk County, PA
Dill Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 12 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 10 | May 10 – May 24 |
| Direct Sow | May 3 | May 3 – May 24 |
| Harvest | June 21 | Jun 21 – Aug 23 |
| Fall Sowing | July 31 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
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 | Fall Sowing 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 5b
📆 Growing Season
145 days in Elk County
Growing Tips for Elk 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 Elk County, PA?
Elk County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of May 17. Plan your Dill planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Elk County, PA?
Elk County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 17 and first fall frost is October 9.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Elk County (Zone 5b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.