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Growing Dill in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season โ€” good conditions for Dill. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 1Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 โ€“ Oct 22 (190 days) ยท Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone7a
Last FrostApr 15
First FrostOct 22
Season Length190 days
Days to Harvest40
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Dill in Zone 7a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 1

Direct sow Dill seeds outdoors around Apr 1. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: May 11

First harvest approximately May 11 (~40 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Fall Planting: Sep 10

For a fall harvest, plant Dill around Sep 10 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

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

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