When to Plant Dill in Texas
In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas.
Taprooted, does not transplant well; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through summer.
Dill Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| Houston | Jan 12 – Jan 26 |
| San Antonio | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Dallas | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Fort Worth | Feb 12 – Feb 26 |
| Austin | Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| El Paso | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Arlington | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Corpus Christi | Jan 10 – Jan 24 |
| Plano | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Laredo | Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Lubbock | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Garland | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Irving | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Cypress | Jan 29 – Feb 12 |
| Amarillo | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Grand Prairie | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Brownsville | Dec 19 – Jan 2 |
| McKinney | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Frisco | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Pasadena | Jan 12 – Jan 26 |
| Mesquite | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Killeen | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| McAllen | Dec 19 – Jan 2 |
| Carrollton | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Midland | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Waco | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Denton | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Abilene | Feb 27 – Mar 13 |
| Round Rock | Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Beaumont | Jan 24 – Feb 7 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant dill in Texas?
In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas.
When is the last frost in Texas?
The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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.
Other Crops in Texas
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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