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Can You Grow Dill in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Dill grows easily here — direct sow in spring and let it self-seed for future seasons.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

40–60 days

When to plant Dills in Alberta

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Dill

Dill self-seeds prolifically — plant it once and it will return year after year in most gardens.

Direct sow — dill does not transplant well. Let some plants go to seed for self-seeding next year. Harvest before flowering for best leaf flavour; harvest seeds once ripe. Good companion for tomatoes.

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Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.