Dill: when to sow, plant out and harvest
Sowing, planting and harvest dates for your climate, good and bad companions, growing tips.
When to sow in your region
Average dates, computed from the frost dates of each climate. For your exact dates, choose your town.
| Climate | Sow under cover | Sow outdoors | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern France | 1 March – 30 April | 8 April – 5 May | 1 June – 30 September |
| Atlantic coast | 19 February – 20 April | 29 March – 25 April | 22 May – 4 October |
| Eastern France | 21 February – 22 April | 31 March – 27 April | 24 May – 28 September |
| Mediterranean | 18 January – 19 March | 25 February – 24 March | 20 April – 22 July; 15 August – 20 October |
| Mountains (around 1,000 m) | 26 March – 25 May | 3 May – 30 May | 26 June – 29 August |
Growing
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Latin name
- Anethum graveolens
- Soil temperature to germinate
- 15 °C minimum
- Emergence
- 7–21 days
- Between rows
- 20–30 cm
- In the row
- 2–5 cm
- To harvest
- 42 days
Companion planting
The level of evidence is shown for each pairing: many rest on tradition rather than on studies.
Good neighbours
- CabbageExtension service
- Winter squash and pumpkinExtension service
- French bean (bush or climbing)Tradition
- BroccoliTradition
- CucumberTradition
- Sweet and chilli peppersTradition
- PotatoTradition
- Sweet cornTradition
Keep apart
- CarrotTradition
Sources
- Planfor — Calendrier des semis de plantes aromatiques
- Royal Horticultural Society — Grow your own herb guides (basil, parsley, chives, dill, coriander, thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, tarragon, chervil, lovage, lemon balm, sorrel)
- The Old Farmer's Almanac — Planting Calendar (New York City, last frost Apr 3; cross-checked with Minneapolis, last frost Apr 30)
- Gerbeaud — Faire un semis de plantes aromatiques
- Tous au potager — Distance de plantation des légumes : tableau des espacements