Dill companion herbs

Dill is another herb that is easy to grow and certainly is showy. Dill is a poor companion plant for angelica, cabbage, caraway, chili and bell peppers, eggplant, fennel, lavender, and potatoes.

1. What herbs can be planted with dill?
2. Can basil and dill be planted together?
3. Can I plant dill and spinach together?
4. What flower grows well with dill?
5. What should not be planted with dill?
6. What herbs should not be planted together?
7. What can you not plant with basil?
8. Can I plant dill with peppers?
9. Can dill be planted with parsley?
10. What is a good companion plant for spinach?
11. What should you not plant beside lettuce?
12. Does Dill need full sun?

What herbs can be planted with dill?

Dill is another herb that attracts beneficial insects like honey bees, ladybugs, and butterflies to your garden bed as it discourages the presence of pests like spider mites, aphids, and cabbage loopers. Dills love growing next to other herbs like cilantro and basil.

Can basil and dill be planted together?

Group 2: Herbs That Need Attention

Other favourites—parsley, basil, dill, chives—combine well as they all enjoy a richer environment, where the soil will remain moist and the roots cooler. Being too hot and dry encourages dill and basil, as well as cilantro, which could also share this bed, to run to seed.

Can I plant dill and spinach together?

Dill: Timing is important here—you'll need to add the dill plants once the spinach is about a third of the way to maturity. Don't let your spinach end up sharing space with mature dill plants, though, as dill is thought to stunt the growth of its neighbors once it matures.

What flower grows well with dill?

Dill will help cucumbers by attracting predatory insects, and nasturtiums will improve the flavour and growth of cucumbers. Dill – Dill improves the health of cabbages and other Brassicas, and is a very good companion for corn, cucumbers, lettuce, and onions. Avoid planting near carrots and tomatoes.

What should not be planted with dill?

2 Types of Plants to Avoid Growing With Dill

• Umbellifers: Dill should not be planted near other members of the Umbelliferae family, like angelica, caraway, carrots, and fennel. ...
• Nightshades: Hot peppers and bell peppers should be kept away from dill, as should other nightshades like eggplant.

What herbs should not be planted together?

You can grow herbs in pots together as long as you remember two rules: avoid mixing those that like plenty of water (such as chives, mint, chervil, coriander, Vietnamese coriander) with those that like a well-drained soil (such as rosemary, thyme, sage, bay, and oregano).

What can you not plant with basil?

Plants to Avoid Growing With Basil

• Herbs. While you can plant basil next to chamomile, oregano, and chives, basil generally prefers the company of vegetables over other herbs, and should not be planted near rue or sage. ...
• Cucumbers. ...
• Fennel.

Can I plant dill with peppers?

Dill. Dill is said to attract beneficial insects and to help repel pests such as aphids2 , and may improve the flavors of vegetables grown nearby. Planting dill around peppers is a great use of space, while their feathery leaves offer some contrast and texture to the garden.

Can dill be planted with parsley?

Herbs that are commonly used in companion planting of other herbs, plants and vegetables include rosemary, mint, basil, thyme, sage, parsley, garlic, artemisia, and dill. Chives, cilantro, tarragon, and catnip also have great companion planting qualities.

What is a good companion plant for spinach?

Best Spinach Companions

• Radishes. Radishes make good companions to Spinach. ...
• Strawberries. Strawberries can be amicably grown with spinach, they draw nutrients from different soil levels and don't compete with each other. ...
• Tomatoes. Tomatoes are heat-loving crops while Spinach is a cool-season crop. ...
• Garlic.

What should you not plant beside lettuce?

Try to avoid growing lettuce next to broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, or kohlrabi—while some varieties of lettuce may help these cabbage-family (brassicas) crops to grow, these plants have particular root secretions that can prevent lettuce seeds from germinating.

Does Dill need full sun?

Site selection. Plant dill in full sun and protect it from strong gusts of wind. The plant can survive temperatures down to 25°F.