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When to Plant Dill in Weston County, WY

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.

Weston County, Wyoming is in USDA Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 16 and the first fall frost is September 26, giving you a growing season of approximately 133 days.

At an elevation of 5,889 feet, Weston County receives approximately 20.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 81°F, so choose short-season varieties of Dill to ensure they mature before fall.

Weston County, WY (Zone 4b) Short season
133 days
Last Spring Frost May 16
133 growing days
First Fall Frost September 26

Weston County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Dill Planting Timeline — Weston County, WY

Dill Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 4 Apr 4 – Apr 18
Transplant Outdoors May 9 May 9 – May 23
Direct Sow May 9 May 9 – May 30
Harvest June 20 Jun 20 – Aug 22
Fall Sowing July 4 Jul 4 – Jul 18

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
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

133 days in Weston County

Growing Tips for Weston 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 Weston County, WY?

Weston County is in Zone 4b with an average last frost of May 16. Plan your Dill planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Weston County, WY?

Weston County, Wyoming is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 16 and first fall frost is September 26.

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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 Weston County, WY. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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