How to grow dill
Flowering dill draws hoverflies and parasitic wasps that hunt aphids and caterpillars.
Rotation and family
Dill belongs to the herbs (Lamiaceae / Apiaceae). Small footprint; many attract pollinators and predatory insects.
It can fill gaps in any bed of your rotation.
Sow a fresh batch every 21 days for a steady supply. The succession planting calculator lists the dates.
When to plant dill by zone
| Zone | Sow / plant out |
|---|---|
| 3 | May 20 – Jul 29 |
| 4 | May 12 – Jul 21 |
| 5 | Apr 30 – Jul 9 |
| 6 | Apr 20 – Jun 29 |
| 7 | Apr 8 – Jun 17 |
| 8 | Mar 26 – Jun 4 |
| 9 | Feb 22 – May 3 |
| 10 | Feb 1 – Apr 12 |
Based on typical frost dates for each zone; b half-zones run about a week earlier in spring. Zones 11–13 are frost-free in most years.
Dill questions
When should I plant dill?
Plant dill outdoors around your last spring frost.
How far apart should I plant dill?
About 6 inches apart, or 4 per square foot in a square foot garden.
What grows well with dill?
Traditional companions include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, kale, lettuce, onion. Keep it away from carrot, fennel, tomato.
How long does dill take to grow?
Typically 40–60 days from sowing to first harvest, depending on variety and weather.