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Can You Grow Dill in Wisconsin?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Wisconsin last frost

mid-April

Wisconsin first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

40–60 days

When to plant Dills in Wisconsin

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 25 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.