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When to Plant Dill in Alaska

In a typical Alaska location, sow outdoors Apr 25 – May 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Ketchikan and as late as May 21 in Kalifornsky.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–60 days

Taprooted, does not transplant well; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through summer.

Dill Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
AnchorageApr 10 – Apr 24
FairbanksApr 25 – May 9
JuneauMar 30 – Apr 13
Eagle RiverApr 18 – May 2
BadgerMay 1 – May 15
Knik-FairviewApr 27 – May 11
CollegeApr 27 – May 11
WasillaApr 25 – May 9
SitkaApr 12 – Apr 26
LakesApr 25 – May 9
KetchikanMar 14 – Mar 28
TanainaApr 25 – May 9
KalifornskyMay 21 – Jun 4
KenaiMay 3 – May 17
Meadow LakesApr 25 – May 9
PalmerApr 15 – Apr 29
Elmendorf Air Force BaseApr 18 – May 2
BethelApr 30 – May 14
KodiakApr 8 – Apr 22
SterlingApr 29 – May 13

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Alaska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alaska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant dill in Alaska?

In a typical Alaska location, sow outdoors Apr 25 – May 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Ketchikan and as late as May 21 in Kalifornsky.

When is the last frost in Alaska?

The average last spring frost in Alaska ranges from April 4 in Ketchikan to June 11 in Kalifornsky, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do dill take to grow?

Dill typically take 40–60 days from planting to harvest. Taprooted, does not transplant well; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through summer.

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