When to plant dill in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, so the right time to plant dill shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 17 in Shively to April 17 in Shelbyville — below are local dates for 46 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 7a | April 6 | November 1 | March 23 – May 4 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | March 30 – May 11 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | March 22 – May 3 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | March 19 – April 30 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | April 2 – May 14 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | April 4 – May 16 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | April 1 – May 13 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | April 4 – May 16 |
Dill in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant dill in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to direct-sow dill spans roughly March 17 in Shively to April 17 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the dill planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 cities with their own frost dates, so the right dill planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does dill take to grow in Kentucky?
Dill takes about 40–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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