Planting and care
How to grow dill
Cool/Warm season · Annual
Direct sow; transplant only when very young
18–48 in tall; cultivar-dependent
Leaves: 40–60 days from seed; seed heads: 85–100 days.
Light feeder
Large Herb
How to prune
Snip leafy side tips lightly once established; keep the main growing point if you want a taller plant. Leave some flower heads for beneficial insects or seed harvest.
How to harvest
Pick fronds before flowering for tender dill weed. For seed, cut browning heads into a paper bag before seeds shed, then finish drying in a ventilated spot.
Harvest and kitchen use
Fresh fronds for fish, salads and sauces; mature seeds for pickling.
Nutrition and garden value
Aromatic herbs provide flavor and small amounts of vitamins/phytonutrients
High customer value in small space; flowers on many herbs support pollinators/beneficial insects
Common challenges and troubleshooting
Bolting, winter injury or root rot varies by herb