When to Plant Dill in Montana: May 4–May 18

When to plant dill in Montana

Sow outdoors in Billings

May 4–May 18

Across Montana the window opens between May 4 and June 13. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors up to 2 weeks after the last frost. Dill does not like being transplanted. Sow it where it will grow.

Dill planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

BillingsMay 4–May 18

MissoulaMay 10–May 24

Great FallsMay 6–May 20

BozemanMay 26–Jun 9

HelenaMay 9–May 23

KalispellMay 31–Jun 14

Questions

When should I plant dill in Montana?

In Billings, sow outdoors from May 4 to May 18. Across Montana the window opens between May 4 and June 13, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors up to 2 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.