When to Plant Dill in Crane County, TX
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.
Crane County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 20 and the first fall frost is November 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 237 days.
At an elevation of 4,486 feet, Crane County receives approximately 46.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly sandy loam soil. Summer highs average 98°F, so Dill may need afternoon shade and extra watering during peak heat. Sandy soil warms quickly in spring — great for early planting — but Dill will need more frequent watering and organic matter to retain nutrients.
Crane County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Dill Planting Timeline — Crane County, TX
Dill Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 13 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Direct Sow | March 6 | Mar 6 – Mar 27 |
| Harvest | April 24 | Apr 24 – Jun 26 |
| Fall Sowing | September 3 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| April | Harvest |
| May | Harvest |
| June | Harvest |
| July | — |
| August | — |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| 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 8a
📆 Growing Season
237 days in Crane County
Growing Tips for Crane 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 Crane County, TX?
Crane County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of March 20. Plan your Dill planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Crane County, TX?
Crane County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 20 and first fall frost is November 12.
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