Basics

Ease of Growing
Moderate
Grown as
Annual
Days to Maturity
40-60 (Spring/Summer)
Growing Habit
-
Hardiness
Hardy

Dill is quite hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as 24 degrees F.

Crops
Spring Transplant, Spring
Growing Season
Short, Long
Cultivar Type
-
Growing Conditions
Cold, Cool, Warm

Dill will tolerate poor growing conditions as long as it's sunny. It does well in poor soils, and doesn't require much water, but needs sunlight and a little protection from the wind.

Outdoor Growing Temp
50°F - 80°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp
50°F

Dill is a fairly hardy plant and can be planted outdoors 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost date. It is sometimes sown in fall to provide a spring crop.

Start Indoors
Yes
Start Outdoors
Yes
Light
Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm)

Dill needs a warm sunny spot for best production (it tolerate very light shade). It should also be protected from strong winds.

Water
Moderate

Dill produces a deep taproot which makes it quite drought tolerant, but for maximum productivity the soil should be kept moist.

Feeder
Light

Dill isn't a very hungry plant.

Suitability
Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, Partial shade, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?
No
Containers?
No
Attracts beneficial insects?
Yes
Color
Green
Fruit Size
- "
Plant Height
48.0 - 72.0"
Plant Diameter
12.0 - 24.0"
Hardiness Zone
3-11
Disease Resistance
Taste Profile

Sweet dill flavor.

Rotation Group
Leaves: Brassicas + Leafy Greens