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Growing Dill in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Dill can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Feb 6Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 โ€“ Dec 1 (284 days) ยท Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 11x)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest40
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Dill in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 6

Direct sow Dill seeds outdoors around Feb 6. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Mar 18

First harvest approximately Mar 18 (~40 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Oct 20

For a fall harvest, plant Dill around Oct 20 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

โœ… Cabbageโœ… Lettuceโœ… Onionsโœ… Cornโœ… Cucumbers
โŒ Carrots

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