When to Plant Dill in Weston County, WY
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 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
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| 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
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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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A 22-page printable planner built for Weston County (Zone 4b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.