key growing information

How to Grow Dill From Seed

How to grow dill from seed: direct sowing, succession planting, starting in cells, harvesting leaves and seed heads, and drying.

By Hensley’s Seed Co. September 3, 2026

Dill - Key Growing Information

Dill crop; this is the diminutive ' Teddy,' a productive, slow-to-bolt variety suitable for container or field growing.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

Allow 7–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C).

SOWING:

Sowing in place is recommended, as early in spring as the soil can be worked. Plant 1/8–1/4" deep and 1/4–1/2" apart in rows 3" or more apart; no thinning is needed. Sow every three weeks for a steady supply of fresh leaves. For transplants, dill can be started indoors in containers or cell trays. Drop 3–5 seeds into each cell and plant out 2–4" apart in rows 4" or more apart.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Full sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

1/4- 1/2".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Grown as an annual.

HARVEST:

Cut leaves from the time plants are established until they flower. Harvest seed heads as the seeds start turning golden brown. Both leaves and seed can be dried and stored; dry the leaves in the dark to keep their color and flavor.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Does best in rich, light soil but grows in most.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Anethum graveolens