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Dill

Dill

Anethum graveolens

Easy difficulty{Winter}
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Keep soil moist
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing

About Dill

Dill (Sowa) is a fast-growing, cool-season aromatic herb grown for its feathery leaves and pungent seeds. It develops a long taproot quickly and strongly resents transplanting, so it must be direct-sown in adequately deep containers on the terrace.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–20
Stage 2
Growth
Day 21–40
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 41–60

Common pests and diseases

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