How to Grow Dill

A cool-season herb for the home garden across the warmer US.

Dill is a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Dill is a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the dill page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Bouquet, Productive for leaf and seed (Southern Exposure Seed Exchange)
• Fernleaf, Compact, slow-bolting (Johnny's Selected Seeds)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 25 cm (10 in) between plants.
• Sowing: barely cover the seed.
• Water: roughly 3 L per plant every 3 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Aphids. In humid regions, Powdery mildew can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Dill is usually ready to harvest in about 2 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant dill where you garden.

See also: Dill in the plant library →

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