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Can You Grow Dill in Pennsylvania?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Pennsylvania last frost

early April

Pennsylvania first frost

late October

Days to harvest

40–60 days

When to plant Dills in Pennsylvania

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 11 – May 31

Dates are approximate, based on Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate. Philadelphia is Zone 7a; Pittsburgh is Zone 6a; northern Pennsylvania is Zone 5a-5b. Four distinct seasons with a 6-7 month growing window.