Dill (Anethum graveolens)

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade

Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomasslow to medium

Nectarattracts pollinators

Pollenattracts pollinators

Cabbage

Dill is said to improve the growth and health of cabbage family plants and deter cabbage loopers.

Lettuce

Dill is a good companion for lettuce, potentially improving growth.

Tomato

Dill is often planted near tomatoes to attract beneficial insects.

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emergenceDill seeds germinate best in warm soil.

floweringFlowering is triggered by lengthening days in early summer.

fruitingSeeds develop after flowering.

harvestSeeds are harvested when mature and dry.

senescenceDill is an annual and dies back with the first autumn frost.

Drainagewell-drained

Nitrogen fixingNo

MycorrhizalNo

Soil textureloam, sandy_loam

Organic matterLow

Compaction toleranceLow

Methodsseed

Difficulty1 / 5

Establishes in~0 yr

Self-seedingModerate

Attractspollinators, beneficial insects

Repelsaphids, spider mites, cabbage loopers