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When to plant dill in Baker City, OR
Plant dill from seed, directly in the garden in Baker City, Apr 27 – Jun 29.
Why these dates
Baker City's typical last spring frost is May 25. As a cool-season crop that handles light frost, this crop can go in about 4 weeks before that.
High desert and mountains. Central and high eastern Oregon. Frost is possible almost any month. Use row covers, wall-o-water or cloches for warm crops, and choose short-season varieties.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Sun
- Full sun
- Spacing
- 12 inches apart
- Planting depth
- ¼ inch deep
- Frost
- Handles light frost
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting
Step by step
- Prepare the bed: loosen the soil and mix in an inch or two of compost.
- Plant seeds Apr 27 – Jun 29, ¼ inch deep, 12 inches apart.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, which can take one to three weeks in cool soil.
- Harvest: Snip leaves any time. For pickling, cut the flower heads just as they open.
Varieties that do well here
- Fernleaf (compact)
- Bouquet
- Mammoth
Watch out for
Tall plants flop in wind and rain. Grow 'Fernleaf', a compact variety, or give it a stake.
Doesn't like being transplanted; sow it where it will grow. Let a few plants flower to feed beneficial insects.
Common questions
When is the last frost in Baker City, OR?
Typically May 25. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by June 16. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for Baker City Municipal Airport.
Is it too late to plant dill in Baker City?
The spring planting window runs through June 29. Later plantings tend to struggle in summer heat.
How long until I can harvest dill?
About 60 days after planting. Snip leaves any time. For pickling, cut the flower heads just as they open.
Also plant in Baker City around the same time
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Lettuce
Onions
Carrots
Beets
KalePlanting dates for dill in nearby areas
- Bend and Redmond, OR May 12 – Jul 14
- Klamath Falls, OR May 12 – Jul 14
- Burns, OR May 14 – Jul 16