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When to Plant Dill in Hilo, Hawaii (96721)

Location

Hilo, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96721

USDA Zone

12b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Dill directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Anethum graveolens
Days to Maturity 40 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 12"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Dill in Zone 12b

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hilo, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Dill grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.