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When to plant dill in Sequim, WA

Plant dill from seed, directly in the garden in Sequim, Mar 24 – May 26.

Easy Plant seeds in the ground

Why these dates

Sequim's typical last spring frost is April 21. As a cool-season crop that handles light frost, this crop can go in about 4 weeks before that.

West-side valleys. The Willamette Valley, Puget Sound and southern Oregon valleys. Long frost-free seasons, but soil stays cold and wet into May, so warm crops wait for warm soil, not just the last frost.

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

  1. Prepare the bed: loosen the soil and mix in an inch or two of compost.
  2. Plant seeds Mar 24 – May 26, ¼ inch deep, 12 inches apart.
  3. Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, which can take one to three weeks in cool soil.
  4. 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 Sequim, WA?

Typically April 21. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by May 7. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for Sequim.

Is it too late to plant dill in Sequim?

The spring planting window runs through May 26. 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.

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