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Growing Dill in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Dill in this zone. Last frost: May 5. First frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 21Oct 1

Season: May 5 โ€“ Oct 1 (149 days) ยท Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zone4a
Last FrostMay 5
First FrostOct 1
Season Length149 days
Days to Harvest40
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Dill in Zone 4a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 21

Direct sow Dill seeds outdoors around Apr 21. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: May 31

First harvest approximately May 31 (~40 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 20

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

Companion Planting

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

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