When to plant Dill in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Dill: direct sow outdoors around Mar 8–Apr 5; direct sow outdoors around Sep 23–Oct 7. Expect to harvest around Apr 27–May 25.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Harvest | Apr 27 – May 25 |
| Harvest | Nov 12 – Nov 26 |
Tip: Direct-sow (it dislikes transplanting) and let some go to flower for seed and pollinators.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 8a calendar in the tool →