37 - Dill
Varieties
- Bouquet
Mulch Type
Propagation
Life cycle
Soil block size
Light requirements and depth
Planting details
Direct seed or transplant. Seedlings form taproots that transplant poorly so transplant young plants into the garden before they grow to 6 inches high.
Dill is frost-sensitive, and winter frost will kill dill plants. Even cool temperatures that drop near freezing in the fall are a risk. The plant cannot survive temperatures lower than 25° F
Succession interval - maximum
Harvesting details
Foliage may be harvested once the plants have become established right up to flowering. Harvest seed heads just as the seeds begin to turn a golden brown. Foliage and seeds can both be dried and stored for future use. Dry foliage in the dark to preserve flavor and color.
Current Seed Start & Transplant Dates
Note: Seed starting and transplant dates do not always correlate one to one with dates shown below. Note correct start and expected transplant dates on the tag of the tray for seed germination. Adjust dates with plant tags on a yearly basis if necessary. 8 ounces of fertilizer is about 1 cup. Consider Sustane various NPK and Alfalfa Meal or Blood Meal for nitrogen.
| Days to Maturity Total | 40-45 to leaf harvest | 85-105 to seed |
| Succession Interval | 4 weeks |
| Number of Plantings per Season | 2 Spring |
Athens
Franklin
Transplant Details: Transplant out using 2-4" spacing in rows at least 4" apart.
Direct Sow Dates ( if any )
Direct Sow Details: Sow in spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Sow seeds 1/8- 1/4" deep, 1/4- 1/2" apart, in rows at least 3" apart. Thinning is not necessary.