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When to Plant Dill in Pierce County, WA

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.

Pierce County, Washington is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost is October 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 200 days.

At an elevation of 168 feet, Pierce County receives approximately 48.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Dill to ensure they mature before fall.

Pierce County, WA (Zone 8b) Long season
200 days
Last Spring Frost April 13
200 growing days
First Fall Frost October 30

Pierce County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.4-6.2

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 6.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 5.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 4.1" 0.2" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 0.9" 3.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 0.9" 3.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 4.7" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Nov 7.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 6.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant

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

Dill Planting Timeline — Pierce County, WA

Dill Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 9 Mar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant Outdoors April 6 Apr 6 – Apr 20
Direct Sow March 30 Mar 30 – Apr 20
Harvest May 18 May 18 – Jul 20
Fall Sowing August 21 Aug 21 – Sep 4

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

📆 Growing Season

200 days in Pierce County

Growing Tips for Pierce 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 Pierce County, WA?

Pierce County is in Zone 8b with an average last frost of April 13. Plan your Dill planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Pierce County, WA?

Pierce County, Washington is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 13 and first fall frost is October 30.

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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 Pierce County, WA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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