Dill: How to Grow This Aromatic Annual Herb
Anethum graveolens
Growing dill: aromatic annual with feathery leaves and aniseed scent. Full sun, fertile soil, great in the vegetable garden for fish and pickles.
Characteristics
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an aromatic annual with feathery leaves and a distinctive aniseed scent, used for fish, sauces and pickling. Grow it in full sun on fertile, well-drained soil, sowing directly in the garden from April. It grows fast and should be sown in succession.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
