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When to Plant Dill in New Hampshire

In a typical New Hampshire location, sow outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Salem and as late as Apr 23 in Berlin.

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
ManchesterApr 9 – Apr 23
NashuaApr 9 – Apr 23
ConcordApr 17 – May 1
East ConcordApr 17 – May 1
Derry VillageApr 9 – Apr 23
DoverApr 12 – Apr 26
RochesterApr 9 – Apr 23
SalemMar 31 – Apr 14
MerrimackApr 9 – Apr 23
KeeneApr 23 – May 7
DerryApr 9 – Apr 23
PortsmouthApr 13 – Apr 27
BedfordMar 31 – Apr 14
LaconiaApr 9 – Apr 23
LebanonApr 18 – May 2
WindhamApr 12 – Apr 26
ClaremontApr 23 – May 7
PelhamApr 12 – Apr 26
SomersworthApr 9 – Apr 23
LondonderryMar 31 – Apr 14
DurhamApr 17 – May 1
HamptonApr 13 – Apr 27
BerlinApr 23 – May 7
ExeterApr 13 – Apr 27

Showing the 24 most populous of 24 New Hampshire cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Hampshire cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant dill in New Hampshire?

In a typical New Hampshire location, sow outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Salem and as late as Apr 23 in Berlin.

When is the last frost in New Hampshire?

The average last spring frost in New Hampshire ranges from April 21 in Salem to May 14 in Berlin, 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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