Dills in Halsetown

Anethum graveolens

Dill
Dill · Anethum graveolens

A quick-growing annual herb for light, feathery leaves and seed heads. In the UK it grows best from spring to mid-summer in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil, and it dislikes being moved once established.

80 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water

Add to garden

Calibrated to Halsetown · last frost ≈ 28 Mar

Sow April to June, harvest July to December. Frost risk December to March.
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Growing guide

Step-by-step instructions for growing Dill

  1. 01

    Sow seeds

    11 Apr to 28 Jun every 3 weeks

    Sow seeds thinly on the surface of fine compost from 11th April to 28th June and cover with a very light layer of compost only. Keep the compost just moist, as seeds germinate best with light and steady warmth.

  2. 02

    Thin seedlings

    3 Jun to 17 Jun

    When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them so the strongest plants stand apart. If several come up in one spot, snip the extras off at soil level rather than pulling them up.

  3. 03

    Water and shelter

    3 Jun to 3 Dec

    From 3rd June to 3rd December, water the roots when the surface starts to dry and keep the soil evenly moist, not sodden. In exposed gardens, use fleece or a cloche early on to help young plants settle.

  4. 04

    Pinch out tips

    17 Jun to 3 Dec every 2 weeks

    From 17th June to 3rd December, pinch out the growing tips regularly to stop plants rushing into flower too soon. Pick from the top growth often, and remove any flower buds if you want more leaf growth.

  5. 05

    Harvest leaves

    1 Jul to 3 Dec every week

    Start cutting from 1st July and keep picking until 3rd December. Snip small amounts often, taking the soft tips first, and use the leaves fresh for the best flavour.

Companion plants

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Good companions

Plants to avoid

Why companion planting matters

Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Dill to consider

Mammoth

A tall, leafy dill with good flavour for salads, fish and pickling.

Fernleaf

A compact, slow-bolting type that suits pots and small gardens.

Tetra

A reliable, later-flowering cultivar with plenty of foliage.

Dill guides by town

See how Dill timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.