Growing Dill in Zone 6B

Dill is an easy, self-seeding herb essential for pickles, fish, and potato dishes.

Zone 6B has a moderate growing season. Most crops do well here with proper timing around frost dates.

Top Growing Tips

• Direct sow — dill doesn’t transplant well due to its taproot
• Will self-seed and come back year after year
• Harvest leaves (dill weed) before flowers appear for best flavor
• Let some plants flower for seeds and to attract beneficial insects
• Fernleaf variety stays compact and is great for containers

Companion Planting

Good companions: cabbage, onions, lettuce, cucumbers

Avoid planting near: carrots (cross-pollination risk), tomatoes

Harvest Timeline

40-60 days for leaves; 85 days for seed heads

About Zone 6B

USDA Hardiness Zone 6B has an average last spring frost around Apr 10 and first fall frost around Oct 20. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.