![]() How to Harvest and Store Dillĭill leaves can be harvested at any time after seedlings emerge. Parsley worms, a tiny, bright green caterpillar with black stripes, is the larva of swallowtail butterflies, so make sure to leave them on the plants. Dill attracts bees, butterflies, wasps, lady beetles, lacewings, hoverflies, tachinid flies, and parsley worms. Dill often attracts more beneficial insects than it has problems with insects. Aphids can be a problem at the time dill starts to flower and the seeds ripen. If over watered, dill is susceptible to powdery mildew. Dill can become weedy, as it self-seeds regularly Disease/Insects Problems with Growing Dill WeedsĬontrol weeds when plants are small. No additional nutrients are needed if soil is amended at planting. Dill can tolerate drier soil conditions particularly after seed set. Water/Fertilityĭill is not a big water user requiring one or two irrigations per week once established. Dill is quite hardy and is able to tolerate cold winters. Dill grows best in full sun and oil content in the leaves increases with longer day lengths and higher temperatures however, hot temperatures (+95° F) decrease seed production. After emergence, thin plants to 9 inches apart and space rows 12 inch apart. Flavor peaks once flowering starts, so make sure there is a succession of plantings. For a continuous supply of dill weed, sow seeds every 4 to 6 weeks. Seedlings emerge 7-21 days after planting depending on soil temperature. Planting and Spacingĭill should be planted from seed. Dill stems are hollow, upright, and green and the roots are long and spindle-shaped. Plantsĭill is grown for two reasons: as a plant ‘dill’ usually references the flower head and seeds, however ‘dill weed’ is used to describe the dark blue-green leaves. Dill does not require an overly rich soil. If you fertilize with compost, apply no more than 1 inch of well-composted organic matter per 100 square feet of garden area. If fertilizer applications are warranted, work the fertilizer into the top 6 inches of soil. ![]() Before planting, determine fertilizer needs with a soil test, then follow the recommendations given with the report. Choose a site in your garden that receives full sun. ![]() Most soils in Utah are suited to dill provided they are well-drained and moderately fertile. ‘Tetra’ or ‘Dukat’ are bright green color, strong flavored, and slowbolting, so expect a long supply of dill weed. ‘Bouquet’ is commonly used for fresh cut flowers. ‘Fernleaf’ has a compact growth habit, long-lasting flavor, and bushier foliage. Dill Varietiesĭill is native to southwest Asia and southern Europe and has only a few named varieties. The stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds are edible so enjoy this easy to grow staple of the herb garden. Dill flavor is best when it starts to flower. Plant continuously, since it takes approximately 6 weeks to harvest. Prune plants to promote a lush, bushy growth. After emergence, thin to stand and be careful not to overwater. Dill prefers full sun, welldrained, low fertility soils and grows best from seed. Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a common, aromatic garden herb, known for its culinary and medicinal properties.
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