ZonePlant
Fernleaf dill

herb variety in zone 5b

Fernleaf dill in zone 5b

Fernleaf · Anethum graveolens

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
40 to 60

The verdict

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About Fernleaf

Mild, classic dill flavor; compact dwarf plant (18 inches) bred for container growing. Fresh garnish, salads, fish, gravlax. AAS winner, slow to bolt, ornamental.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • Plum curculio
  • Codling moth
  • Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Fernleaf in adjacent zones

Other dill varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Fernleaf dill grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Fernleaf is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8b, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Starr 070906-8839 Anethum graveolens", by Forest & Kim Starr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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