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When to Plant Dill in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 20 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 26 in Corning.

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
New York CityMar 9 – Mar 23
BrooklynMar 11 – Mar 25
QueensMar 12 – Mar 26
ManhattanMar 9 – Mar 23
The BronxMar 11 – Mar 25
Staten IslandMar 12 – Mar 26
BuffaloApr 3 – Apr 17
JamaicaMar 12 – Mar 26
RochesterApr 3 – Apr 17
YonkersMar 30 – Apr 13
AstoriaMar 9 – Mar 23
SyracuseApr 8 – Apr 22
AmherstApr 3 – Apr 17
ElmhurstMar 5 – Mar 19
CoronaMar 5 – Mar 19
AlbanyApr 6 – Apr 20
Richmond HillMar 12 – Mar 26
West AlbanyApr 6 – Apr 20
GreenburghMar 30 – Apr 13
New RochelleMar 11 – Mar 25
South Ozone ParkMar 12 – Mar 26
CheektowagaApr 3 – Apr 17
RidgewoodMar 5 – Mar 19
Mount VernonMar 11 – Mar 25
Forest HillsMar 5 – Mar 19
Jackson HeightsMar 5 – Mar 19
BaysideMar 5 – Mar 19
SchenectadyApr 6 – Apr 20
UticaApr 10 – Apr 24
BrentwoodMar 20 – Apr 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant dill in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 20 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 26 in Corning.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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