Dill

Anethum graveolens

Feathery herb essential for pickles, fish, and dressings. Attracts beneficial insects.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 3–11

Space:🪴 Container, 🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Sandy, Silty

Best Season(s):Spring, Summer

Experience Level:🌱 Beginner

Native Range:Southwest Asia

Bloom Color:Small yellow umbels, also used in pickling

Bloom Cycle:Midsummer

Days to Harvest:25–35 days in hydro for leaves

Harvest Pattern:Continuous / cut-and-come-again

Direct sow — dislikes transplanting. Let some flower heads go to seed for self-sowing.

💧 Hydroponic Notes

Works in DWC or Kratky. Needs a deep container for its taproot. Compact varieties like Fernleaf are ideal for indoor hydro.

Non-toxic to cats and dogs in normal culinary amounts.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

Traditional digestive folk use (the origin of "dill" relates to an old word for soothing) — primarily a culinary herb.

Informational only, not medical advice — consult a healthcare provider before using any plant medicinally.

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