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When to Plant Dill in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley.

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
HuntingtonMar 22 – Apr 5
CharlestonMar 26 – Apr 9
ParkersburgMar 24 – Apr 7
MorgantownApr 5 – Apr 19
WheelingMar 30 – Apr 13
Weirton HeightsApr 8 – Apr 22
WeirtonApr 8 – Apr 22
FairmontMar 28 – Apr 11
MartinsburgMar 27 – Apr 10
BeckleyApr 15 – Apr 29
ClarksburgApr 1 – Apr 15
Teays ValleyMar 28 – Apr 11
South CharlestonApr 2 – Apr 16
Saint AlbansMar 28 – Apr 11
ViennaMar 24 – Apr 7
BluefieldApr 9 – Apr 23
Cross LanesMar 28 – Apr 11
MoundsvilleApr 5 – Apr 19
BridgeportMar 28 – Apr 11
Oak HillMar 31 – Apr 14

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant dill in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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