Annual herb
Dill plant profile
Anethum graveolens
An annual herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Dill
Direct sow
at your last spring frost
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 0.25 in
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Spacing
- 10 to 12 in apart, rows 24 in
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Growing dill in home gardens
University of Minnesota Extension. Supports direct-sowing timing (normalized). Checked 2026-06-11.
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Dill (Anethum graveolens) entry
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Supports pet-safety verdicts for dogs and cats. Checked 2026-07-18.