Needs Some Love
Full Sunlight
Keep Soil Moist
Pet Safe
FIND YOUR LIGHT
Take a moment to note which direction the windows face in your space. Then tap around the room below to see how the light hits throughout the day.
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SOUTH-FACING WINDOW
⊹ Highest amount of sunlight ⊹
⊹ Consistent light all day ⊹
⊹ Perfect for "full sun" plants ⊹
EAST-FACING WINDOW
⊹ Soft morning sunlight ⊹
⊹ Avoids harsh afternoon rays ⊹
⊹ Perfect for low to indirect light plants ⊹
⚠︎ May not be bright enough for "full sun" plants
WEST-FACING WINDOW
⊹ Brightest in the afternoon ⊹
⊹ Warm, golden hour glow ⊹
⊹ Great for indirect-sun lovers ⊹
⚠︎ Can overheat sensitive plants
NORTH-FACING WINDOW
⊹ No direct sunlight ⊹
⊹ Avoids harsh afternoon rays ⊹
⊹ Perfect for shade-tolerant plants ⊹
⚠︎ Can be too dim for most houseplants. If this is your only light source, consider using a grow light for your sun-loving plants!
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KEEP SOIL MOIST
Let the top inch of soil dry out slightly before you water. In cooler temperatures or shadier spots, you can water less often. In hotter weather, check the soil daily since dill’s soil can dry out fast!
If you notice the fronds drooping, a thorough watering should help perk it up again.
LOW HUMIDITY
It isn’t very picky, so indoor humidity is fine.
Technically, it prefers drier air. Try to keep it away from extra humidity spot to avoid fungal issues.
SOIL
DILL DIGS A WELL-DRAINING, SLIGHTLY MOIST MIX
When choosing a potting mix for this herb, look for mixes that include:
PERLITE or
PERLITE or
Looks like tiny white popcorn bits mixed into the soil. Improves drainage and prevents waterlogging.
COARSE SAND
Looks like gritty and chunky beach sand. Like perlite, it improves drainage and prevents waterlogging.
VERMICULITE
Looks like light, shimmery golden flakes of rock. It helps retain moisture while keeping the soil light and fluffy.
HARVESTING
ALWAYS USE CLEAN SCISSORS OR HANDS
You can start harvesting when the plant is at least 6 to 8 inches tall. Dill tends to grow quickly, so feel free to harvest once you see well-developed fronds!
Try to harvest every 1 to 2 weeks or as needed to maintain shape and encourage growth.
IDENTIFY THE PRUNING SPOT
Focus on harvesting the mature growth first. For whole stems, snip just above the soil line. Be careful to not remove more than half of the stems at one time to avoid shocking it.
REMOVE FLOWER BUDS
If the dill is budding with flowers, frequent snips can help delay further bolting.
Dill Seeds: If you want dill seed for pickling, seasoning, or to grow more dill, let a few plants bolt and flower. You can harvest seeds from the flowers once they start to turn brown.
COMMON ISSUES
YELLOWING
A sign of overwatering or poor drainage of the pot. Although dill prefers moist conditions, soil that remains soggy can lead to root rot.
Remove affected leaves. Dry out soil completely (1-5 days). Adjust your watering schedule for this plant.
If problem persists and/or you suspect root rot: remove from pot, trim away dead mushy roots, and repot in fresh soil.
WILTING / DROOPING
Buckle up! This could mean anything.
⊹ SOIL CHECK ⊹
Soggy: Likely overwatered or poor drainage. Ensure your pot has drainage holes. Allow soil to dry out a bit.
Bone dry: Needs a drink. Water thoroughly until water drains from bottom.
⊹ STRESS ⊹
Temperature changes or repotting can also cause “droopy leaf” stress. Keep its conditions stable and give it time to adjust. Remember to give dill some shade in cases of extreme heat.
FLOWERING (BOLTING)
Hot weather or long daylight hours can cause dill to bolt.
Pinch off flower buds as they appear to keep dill fresh and flavorful, or embrace them for pickling!
FLOPPY and THIN
A definite sign of not enough sunlight.
If you notice dill looking leggy and weak, it's time to move it to a brighter spot.
PESTS
Sometimes issues can be the result of a pest infestation. Watch out for these creepy crawlers:
Aphids
Spider Mites
Whiteflies
