Dill
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Dill is grown as an annual in temperate climates: sow or plant out after the last frost, harvest until the first autumn frost.
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Profile
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Habit
- annual
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Spread
- 0.2 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 1 year
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 8–11
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Dill prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 5.3 and 8.6. Sow seeds directly in the ground after the last frost, as dill does not transplant well due to its taproot. Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bolting. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Protect plants from strong winds and provide support if needed. Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor.
Frequently asked questions
Dill: how big does it get?
Dill (Anethum graveolens) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.2 m. Growth is medium.
Dill: what site does it need?
Dill tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Dill: is it hardy?
Dill is listed as hardy in zone 8–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Dill: will it grow in Central Europe?
Dill is grown as an annual in temperate climates: sow or plant out after the last frost, harvest until the first autumn frost.
Dill: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to August.
Dill: when is it harvested?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from September to October.
Dill: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Dill. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Dill: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 3/10.
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