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Growing Dill in Zone 4b

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

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 17Oct 5

Season: May 1 โ€“ Oct 5 (157 days) ยท Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zone4b
Last FrostMay 1
First FrostOct 5
Season Length157 days
Days to Harvest40
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Dill in Zone 4b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 17

Direct sow Dill seeds outdoors around Apr 17. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: May 27

First harvest approximately May 27 (~40 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 5).

Fall Planting: Aug 24

For a fall harvest, plant Dill around Aug 24 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

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

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