Plant Care Dill

Dill

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About Dill

Anethum graveolens is an aromatic self-seeding annual herb. It grows best in temperate climates with full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Dill is susceptible to aphids, tomato horn worms and powdery mildew. It is a good companion plant for cucumber and broccoli.

Taxonomy

Anethum graveolens
Anethum
Apiaceae
Apiales

How to care for Dill

💦 Water

How often to water your Dill

Water needs for Dill
0.5 cups
every 9

Dill needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Dill

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Dill in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dill: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dill love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Dill does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dill in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dill

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dill: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dill after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Dill is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Dill →

Benefits of Growing Dill →

Common Dill Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Dill →

Outdoor Care Guide for Dill →


💦 Water Needs

Dill prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Dill Water Frequency →

Dill Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dill requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Dill Light Requirements →

Dill Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dill is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Dill does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dill →

Best Pots for Dill →

When and How to Successfully Repot Dill →

What Are Healthy Dill Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Dill should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Dill →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Dill grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Dill Lifecycle →

Dill Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Dill →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Dill can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Dill →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dill, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Dill

Dill

Dill


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Dill has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Dill has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Dill has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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