When to plant dill in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant dill shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | March 16 – April 27 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | March 14 – April 25 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | March 18 – April 29 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | March 19 – April 30 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | March 12 – April 23 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | March 16 – April 27 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | March 13 – April 24 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | March 5 – April 16 |
Dill in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant dill in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to direct-sow dill spans roughly March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the dill planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 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 North Carolina?
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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