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Dill

Anethum graveolens

Also known as: dill weed

Tall herb with feathery foliage used in pickling and cooking. Attracts beneficial insects. Self-seeds readily.

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun

WaterMedium

Soil Type

Soil Drainage

Soil pH

Plant Spacing8–12″

Row Spacing12–18″

Planting Depth0.25″

Height24–48″

Spread8–12″

✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Direct Sow (Spring)

2–3 weeks before last frost

Germination

7–14 days

Days to Harvest

40–60 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

Zones 3–11

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Does not transplant well—direct sow preferred. Self-seeds prolifically if seed heads are left.

Companion Plants

Good Companions (6)

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

vegetable

Attracts parasitic wasps that prey on cucumber pests

Confidence: Medium

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

vegetable

Attracts beneficial insects that protect lettuce

Confidence: Medium

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

vegetable

Attracts parasitic wasps that prey on cabbage worms

Confidence: Medium

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

vegetable

Attracts beneficial insects that prey on kale pests

Confidence: Medium

Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

vegetable

Attracts beneficial predatory insects

Confidence: Medium

Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

fruit

Attracts beneficial predatory insects to melon patch

Confidence: Medium

Antagonists (1)

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

vegetable

Mature dill can cross-pollinate and stunt carrot growth

Confidence: Medium

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