Growing Dill

How to Plant Dill

1. Sow dill seeds about ¼-inch deep and 18 inches apart.
2. After 10 to 14 days, young dill plants should appear in the soil. Wait another 10 to 14 days, then thin the plants to about 12 to 18 inches apart (if they aren't already spaced well enough).

1. What are the best growing conditions for Dill?
2. Where should you not plant dill?
3. Do dill plants need sun?
4. Can you grow dill all year round?
5. Does Dill come back every year?
6. How do you care for potted dill?
7. Does dill spread in a garden?
8. Will Frost Kill Dill?
9. How do you harvest dill without killing the plant?
10. Is Dill an invasive plant?
11. Should you let dill flower?
12. Why is my dill dying?

What are the best growing conditions for Dill?

Dill can grow fairly well in poor soil conditions. But it grows best in well drained, sandy or loamy soil that is slightly acidic (pH 5.8 to 6.5). The soil temperature should remain at about 70°F.

Where should you not plant dill?

2 Types of Plants to Avoid Growing With Dill

Here are some plants that should be kept away from dill: Umbellifers: Dill should not be planted near other members of the Umbelliferae family, like angelica, caraway, carrots, and fennel.

Do dill plants need sun?

Dill is easy to start from seed and grows best when planted outdoors. Choose a location with full sun -- at least eight hours of direct sunlight per day -- and well-drained soil. If your soil holds water thanks to heavy clay, dig organic matter such as compost into the top few inches to help drainage.

Can you grow dill all year round?

Dill is a large annual or biennial herb with ferny foliage that is topped with sprays of yellow flower in summer. The strongly flavoured leaves can be chopped into soups, salads or used to flavour rice.
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Does Dill come back every year?

Dill is an annual, self-seeding plant with feathery green leaves. It is used most commonly in soups and stews or for pickling. ... To create a permanent patch of dill, allow some of the plants to flower and go to seed each year—you'll have plenty of early dill to start the season.

How do you care for potted dill?

Potted dill plants need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day and warm temperatures above 60 degrees F. (15 C.) to sprout. If all danger of frost has passed, you can keep your potted dill plants outside, but if it's still early spring, you should keep them indoors in a sunny window or under a grow light.

Does dill spread in a garden?

If not harvested in time, the seeds get dry and are scattered everywhere, by the wind. I usually harvest some of my dill when it's blooming, because that's when the leaves are dark green and have the best aroma, which is given by the essential oils it contains.

Will Frost Kill Dill?

Sun and Temperature

Dill is frost-sensitive, and winter frost will kill dill plants. Even cool temperatures that drop near freezing in the fall are a risk. The plant cannot survive temperatures lower than 25° F.

How do you harvest dill without killing the plant?

The method for harvesting dill leaves is the same as the method for pruning it. To keep your plants productive, snip or pinch whole sprigs off at the stem. If you just need just a small amount of dill for a recipe, pinch the tips off a few of the leaves.

Is Dill an invasive plant?

Dill is a warm season, tender annual plant that is easy to grow and can become invasive because of its prolific seeding tendency.

Should you let dill flower?

Dill is a biennial that is most commonly grown as an annual. Its leaves and seeds are culinary flavorings but flowering will impede leaves while providing the zesty seeds. ... Flowering in dill plants can be prevented if you wish to preserve the dainty foliage for seasoning.

Why is my dill dying?

The reason for a dying dill plant is usually because dill dies quickly after the plant has bolted when the flower heads produce seeds. Dill turns yellow and dies back due to overwatering and too much fertilizer. Dill turns brown and wilts with a dying appearance due to drought stress or a lack of sun.