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Can You Grow Dill in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

40–60 days

When to plant Dills in Kentucky

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 24 – May 14

Dates are approximate, based on Kentucky'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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.