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When to plant dill in Winthrop and Twisp, WA

Plant dill from seed, directly in the garden in Winthrop and Twisp, Apr 17 – Jun 19.

Easy Plant seeds in the ground

Why these dates

Winthrop and Twisp's typical last spring frost is May 15. As a cool-season crop that handles light frost, this crop can go in about 4 weeks before that.

Inland Northwest. Higher, colder interior valleys. Cold springs and an earlier fall mean a shorter season; quick-maturing varieties pay off.

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 Apr 17 – Jun 19, 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 Winthrop and Twisp, WA?

Typically May 15. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by June 1. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for Winthrop.

Is it too late to plant dill in Winthrop and Twisp?

The spring planting window runs through June 19. 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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