Botanical profile

Dill

Latin name
Anethum graveolens
Common name
Dill
Type
Annual
Family
Apiaceae (umbelliferae)

Dill is an annual aromatic plant highly valued for its fine, light, and delicately scented foliage. Its slender stems bear finely cut green leaves that add an airy texture to vegetable gardens, herb containers, and edible flowerbeds. In cooking, dill is particularly sought after to accompany fish, marinades, cucumbers, potatoes, fresh sauces, and summer recipes.

Easy to grow, dill prefers a sunny location and light, fertile, well-drained soil. It grows quickly and can be sown or planted in succession to prolong the harvest throughout the season. As its roots prefer not to be disturbed, it is best to plant it directly in its final location, in the ground or in a large container. Regular watering helps maintain tender and flavorful foliage, especially during hot periods.

In addition to its culinary appeal, dill produces beautiful yellow flower umbels that attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. Its aromatic seeds can also be used in cooking, particularly in marinades and homemade preserves. Dill is an excellent herb for adding height, fragrance, and an edible touch to vegetable gardens, herb gardens, or gourmet landscapes.

Care guide

Care level
Easy

Choosing this plant

Main benefit
Edible aromatic plant with fine, fragrant foliage
Vegetable garden, herbs, container, edible garden
Container growing
Container growing possible in a deep pot
Seasonal care
Harvest leaves as needed; allow to go to seed for harvesting or natural sowing
Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Not hardy
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular; keep the soil slightly moist without waterlogging
Humidity
Average humidity; cool but well-drained soil
Fertilization
Initially light compost; avoid excess nitrogen
Soil type
Light, fertile, well-drained soil
Soil pH
Neutral to slightly alkaline
Minimum temperature
32 °F
Propagation method
Direct seeding
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Edible Aromatic Seeds
Foliage color
Blueish green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Stem erect with fine, feathery foliage
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)
Width
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)
Growth rate
Rapid growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Cucumbers, lettuces, onions, cabbages
Plants to avoid
Carrots, fennel
Spacing
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)
Harvest period
Leaves as needed; seeds in late summer
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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