How to Homegrow Dill

Dill is an herb grown for its tiny seeds, which are famously used for pickling cucumbers. Dill is also used to season dishes such as fish or starch-based foods. Planting dill may be done in the fall or the spring, depending on the desire of the gardener. Dill is a hearty plant; however, it is susceptible to frost and other plant diseases. Gardeners planting dill often use planters and do not transplant the dill to the ground, although dill may be planted directly into the ground after the last frost of spring.

Potting plants
Dill seeds

Instructions

- 1
  Gather a few pots of soil, or choose an area in the garden for the dill. Each pot will contain between 8 and 20 seeds, so make sure there are enough pots for the number of seeds you have. You will need enough room in the garden for proper placement of each seed, so make sure the area has plenty of space.
- 2
  Dig trenches in the garden or pot. Trenches are long, narrow holes approximately 2 inches deep. The dirt needs to be well-drained, moderately rich, loose soil.
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  Place the seeds approximately 12 to 15 inches apart. Move the dirt along the edges of the trenches over the seeds, carefully covering each seed fully.
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  Water the plants on a regular schedule, expecting to see small sprouts in 7 to 10 days. Plants will be ready for harvest or sale in 6 weeks.

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