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Can You Grow Dill in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

40–60 days

When to plant Dills in Nova Scotia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 11 – May 31

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.