How to grow dill in a raised bed
Attracts helpful insects. Lets itself seed for next year.
Spacing4 plants per square foot
How to startSow seeds right in the bed
When to plantAround your last spring frost
Time to harvestAbout 55 days
Grows toAbout 2.5 ft tall
When to plant dill in your zone
Dates are based on the average frost dates for each zone. Don't know your zone? Enter your ZIP code in the planner.
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Plant in the bed | Plant again for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | — | May 20 | — |
| Zone 3b | — | May 15 | — |
| Zone 4a | — | May 12 | — |
| Zone 4b | — | May 8 | — |
| Zone 5a | — | May 4 | — |
| Zone 5b | — | Apr 28 | — |
| Zone 6a | — | Apr 22 | — |
| Zone 6b | — | Apr 15 | — |
| Zone 7a | — | Apr 8 | — |
| Zone 7b | — | Apr 1 | — |
| Zone 8a | — | Mar 25 | — |
| Zone 8b | — | Mar 15 | — |
| Zone 9a | — | Mar 1 | — |
| Zone 9b | — | Feb 15 | — |
| Zone 10a | — | Jan 31 | — |
| Zone 10b | — | Jan 15 | — |
Tips for raised beds
- In square-foot gardening, plant 4 plants in each 1 × 1 ft square.
- It stays fairly short, so it can go near the south (sunny) edge of the bed.
- Most vegetables and fruit need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Where to buy dill seeds
Burpee · True Leaf Market · Botanical Interests
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