Dill
ð Zone 8b
ð About
Dill is best grown as an annual. It is easy to grow from seed and will produce wispy leaves growing on a single stem about 75 cm (30 in) high, which can be harvested about eight weeks after sowing. Once the plant will begins to produce flower heads, the leaf production will stop. Dill, like most herbs, grows best in the sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. Dill grows up to 1 m (36 in) tall, so plant it in the back of your flower, vegetable or herb garden. Sow seeds close together. This will allow the plants, which blow over easily, to support each other.
ð Growing Information
Harvest Time
in 8-12 weeks. Use leaves before flowering. Compatible with (can grow beside): Cabbage, Coriander, Fennel, tomatoes, bro
ð Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)
Active month
Not recommended
ðïļ Monthly Actions
May
ðŠī Start in Trays
Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks
June
ðą Sow Seed
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
July
ðą Sow Seed
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
August
ðŋ Transplant
Plant out (transplant) seedlings
ðĪ Companion Planting
â Grows Well With
- with (can grow beside): Cabbage
- Coriander
- Fennel
- tomatoes
- broccoli Dill is best grown as an annual