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When to Plant Dill in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 12 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 21 in Cartersville.

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
AtlantaMar 3 – Mar 17
ColumbusFeb 12 – Feb 26
SavannahFeb 9 – Feb 23
AthensMar 2 – Mar 16
South FultonFeb 22 – Mar 8
Sandy SpringsMar 4 – Mar 18
RoswellMar 4 – Mar 18
MaconFeb 28 – Mar 14
Johns CreekMar 4 – Mar 18
AlbanyFeb 17 – Mar 3
Warner RobinsFeb 18 – Mar 4
AlpharettaMar 4 – Mar 18
MariettaMar 6 – Mar 20
SmyrnaMar 6 – Mar 20
ValdostaFeb 12 – Feb 26
BrookhavenMar 4 – Mar 18
StonecrestMar 4 – Mar 18
DunwoodyMar 4 – Mar 18
AugustaFeb 6 – Feb 20
Peachtree CornersMar 4 – Mar 18
GainesvilleFeb 27 – Mar 13
MiltonMar 14 – Mar 28
NewnanMar 13 – Mar 27
MabletonMar 6 – Mar 20
RomeMar 11 – Mar 25
MartinezFeb 6 – Feb 20
East PointFeb 22 – Mar 8
Peachtree CityMar 5 – Mar 19
DaltonMar 12 – Mar 26
KennesawMar 12 – Mar 26

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant dill in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 12 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 21 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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