Potted Dill Plant Care Tips For Growing Dill In Containers

Dill will grow in most types of soil, though it prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Sprinkle a few seeds on the surface, then cover them with a very light layer of potting mix. Potted dill plants need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day and warm temperatures above 60 degrees F.

1. How do you care for potted dill?
2. How do you keep dill from growing all summer?
3. How do you keep dill alive?
4. What should you not plant next to Dill?
5. How do you harvest potted dill?
6. Does dill need a lot of water?

How do you care for potted dill?

Use normal potting compost and keep the plants well watered. If the container is inside, place the plants where they will receive at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. You may need to support the plants with a stake. The dill will be ready for harvest within about 8 weeks after the seeds were sown.

How do you keep dill from growing all summer?

Water the plants freely during the growing season, ensuring that they don't dry out excessively. In order to ensure a season-long fresh supply of dill, continue sowing seeds every few weeks. For an extended harvest, do not allow flowers to grow on the plants.

How do you keep dill alive?

How to care for dill. It may be necessary to keep the soil moist by watering regularly, especially during prolonged dry periods in summer, but don't overwater and allow plants to sit in very wet soil or compost. Feed by applying a general granular plant food to the soil when sowing or planting out.

What should you not plant next to Dill?

2 Types of Plants to Avoid Growing With Dill

• Umbellifers: Dill should not be planted near other members of the Umbelliferae family, like angelica, caraway, carrots, and fennel. ...
• Nightshades: Hot peppers and bell peppers should be kept away from dill, as should other nightshades like eggplant.

How do you harvest potted dill?

Harvesting Dill Seeds

Trim the seedheads when seeds turn flat and brown and before they fall on the ground. Tip: If you're not growing dill in pots for seeds, snip off the flower buds before they open and seed. This way, the plant will keep growing and direct its energy on vegetative growth.

Does dill need a lot of water?

Proper watering is essential for growing dill. Keep the soil evenly moist while seeds are germinating. Once dill plants start growing, they need about 1 to 2 inches of rain or additional water to thrive. Most herbs, including dill, don't need additional fertilizer.