Crop Rotation Group
Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family)
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Soil
Average, well drained soil amended with compost.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Seedlings may need protection from light frosts. Cannot tolerate hard freezes.
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Feeding
Drench with a liquid organic fertilizer when plants are 4 inches tall.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Start seeds indoors in individual containers, or sow seeds outdoors half an inch deep and 2 inches apart. Gradually thin seedlings to proper spacing, and eat your thinnings. Older seedlings are difficult to transplant successfully.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Young dill leaves are the herb known as dill weed. Dill flowers and seeds are used in making breads and pickles.
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Harvesting
Gather and dry leaves when plants are 10 inches tall. Use a paper bag to harvest seeds when they change from green to tan and fall freely from their umbels.
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Troubleshooting
Large plants may be blown over by gusty storms. Stake if necessary.
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