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When to Plant Dill in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas.

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
AlbuquerqueMar 16 – Mar 30
Las CrucesFeb 19 – Mar 5
Rio RanchoMar 18 – Apr 1
Enchanted HillsMar 26 – Apr 9
Santa FeApr 23 – May 7
RoswellMar 23 – Apr 6
FarmingtonApr 11 – Apr 25
South ValleyMar 28 – Apr 11
ClovisMar 24 – Apr 7
HobbsMar 7 – Mar 21
AlamogordoFeb 16 – Mar 2
CarlsbadFeb 24 – Mar 10
GallupApr 20 – May 4
Sunland ParkMar 2 – Mar 16
Los LunasApr 2 – Apr 16
ChaparralFeb 7 – Feb 21
DemingMar 17 – Mar 31
Las VegasMay 3 – May 17
ArtesiaMar 21 – Apr 4
Los AlamosApr 11 – Apr 25
PortalesMar 25 – Apr 8
LovingtonMar 7 – Mar 21
North ValleyApr 2 – Apr 16
EspanolaApr 20 – May 4
Silver CityMar 14 – Mar 28
AnthonyFeb 7 – Feb 21
GrantsApr 26 – May 10

Showing the 27 most populous of 27 New Mexico cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Mexico cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant dill in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas.

When is the last frost in New Mexico?

The average last spring frost in New Mexico ranges from February 28 in Chaparral to May 24 in Las Vegas, 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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