Growing Dill in Zone 7A

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

Zone 7A enjoys a long growing season. You can often get two plantings of cool-season crops (spring and fall).

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 7A

USDA Hardiness Zone 7A has an average last spring frost around Apr 5 and first fall frost around Oct 28. 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.