When to plant dill in Darwin
Honest answer: dill is a poor fit for Darwin. Dill can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 28°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Dill grows in Darwin's dry season. Plant May to August.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives dill plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow dill in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes dill a poor fit: Dill can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 28°C for too much of the year.