What should you not plant next to dill?
Umbellifers: Dill should not be planted near other members of the Umbelliferae family, like angelica, caraway, carrots, and fennel. Dill can cross-pollinate with some of these plants, resulting in a poor-tasting hybrid. Dill will also attract carrot flies that prey on carrots. Dill is suitable for both herbivores (such as guinea pigs, chinchillas, degus and rabbits) and granivorous/omnivorous rodents (such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils and rats), in moderation.What animals eat dill from the garden? Although dill is considered deer-resistant, rabbits might end up munching on these plants. Caterpillars, aphids, slugs, and snails might also eat dill leaves from your garden.Dill deters cabbage worms and loopers and repels aphids. Dill is a natural biofumigant, which means it releases compounds that help to suppress soil-borne diseases and pests. This can be especially helpful to plants like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, which are prone to soil-borne diseases like clubroot.
What are the benefits of dill in the garden?
Dill often attracts more beneficial insects than it has problems with insects. Dill attracts bees, butterflies, wasps, lady beetles, lacewings, hoverflies, tachinid flies, and parsley worms. The flowers of many herbs, such as cilantro, lemon balm, dill, and parsley, are quite attractive to beneficial insects.On Dill Leaves and Branches Parsley worms turn into Black Swallowtail butterflies. Pick off worms and place them elsewhere in the yard.
Can you still eat dill after it flowers?
Dill is a valued herb often incorporated into home gardens. There are several dwarf and full-size varieties, providing variation to landscapes, and the leaves, seeds, and flowers are all edible. Dill will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.If you’re growing dill to use in your kitchen, pruning the plant can play a vital role in its yield. Regularly pruning away leaves from the top of the plant will encourage bushier growth—and give you fresh herbs to cook with.If you leave your plants undisturbed, you will get more dill next year, though not the same plants. Dill naturally self seeds, so leaving flower heads on your plants will encourage new plants next growing season.
What herbs not to plant with dill?
Some gardeners avoid planting dill with perennial herbs from the Lamiaceae family like rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme, and lavender. Dill weed (Anethum graveolens) is most commonly confused with parsley, fennel, and cilantro due to similar feathery foliage. Key identifiers: dill has finer, lighter green leaves (30-50% more delicate than parsley), hollow green stems, and a subtle anise aroma.Dill (Anethum graveolens): While dill can be grown indoors just as easily, its strong and unique scent makes it perfect for filling out your garden and keeping spiders far away. Avoid letting it go to flower, as dill is often a prolific invasive plant in many areas.
Can I plant dill in the fall?
It’s best planted by seed, September through December (although you can plant it in spring as well). Sow dill seeds directly in the garden in the fall or early spring to take advantage of cooler temperatures. Dill plants can grow up to 3 feet tall, requiring ample room to develop without competing for light, nutrients, or water. Crowded plants are more prone to disease and may produce smaller, less flavorful leaves. Ideal Spacing: Sow dill seeds 12 to 18 inches apart in rows or clusters.