Melinda Myers

Dill

Botanical Name

Anethum graveolens

Hardiness

Annual, can be grown as a winter annual in Zones 9 to 11 or as a spring or fall crop in Zone 8

Height

3 to 5 feet

Flowers

Mid to late summer: yellow

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Sow directly outdoors just before the last spring frost. If prolonged harvesting of foliage is desired, sow successive plantings every 2 weeks until early summer.
• Thin seedlings to 18 to 24 inches apart
• Plants benefit form consistent moisture. Do not let plants dry out.
• Protect plants from strong winds. Plants may need staking or other support.
• Remove flower heads before maturity to prevent re-seeding

Varieties

• Dukat, Fernleaf and Bouquet