When to plant Dill in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Dill: direct sow outdoors around Feb 14–Mar 14; direct sow outdoors around Oct 10–Oct 24. Expect to harvest around Apr 5–May 3.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Harvest | Apr 5 – May 3 |
| Harvest | Nov 29 – Dec 13 |
Tip: Direct-sow (it dislikes transplanting) and let some go to flower for seed and pollinators.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9a calendar in the tool →