Dill Plant Plant Care

Dill Plant (Anethum graveolens) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Anethum genus. Dill Plant is native to North Africa and West Asia, dill is grown widely in Eurasia. Dill Plant is also known as dill weed.

Dill Plant displays an upright, feathery foliage growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Dill Plant produces small yellow umbels.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Dill Plant every 5–7 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Dill Plant thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Anethum graveolens tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Dill Plant prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Dill Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Dill Plant every 4 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Dill Plant is suited to USDA Zone 10a – 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Dill Plant can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Dill Plant while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Dill Plant is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Dill Plant can be propagated through seeds, division.

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Dill Plant is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Dill Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Dill Plant is native to North Africa and West Asia, dill is grown widely in Eurasia. In cooler regions, grow Dill Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.