When to plant dill in Zone 7b
In Zone 7b, direct-sow around March 20 – April 3.
Your dill timeline — Zone 7b
| Direct-sow | March 20 – April 3 |
|---|---|
| Zone 7b last frost | ~04/06 |
| Zone 7b first frost | ~11/01 |
Direct-sow 1–2 weeks before the last frost. Does best direct-sown — the taproot makes transplanting difficult. [src]Cited: University of Illinois Extension — Herb Gardening: Dill
Dates computed from Zone 7b's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.
What you'll need
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Last verified 2026-07-17. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: University of Illinois Extension — Herb Gardening: Dill.