planting dill

Delightful Dill: The Herb That Does It All!

Delightful Dill: The Herb That Does It All!

Dill’s history reads like the passport of a world traveler. Native to the Mediterranean and parts of western Asia, dill (Anethum graveolens) has been enchanting cooks and gardeners for millennia.  
Dealing with Dill Diseases

Dealing with Dill Diseases

Unlike most food crops, dill resists most diseases. Your best weapons against the few that do bother dill are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.  
Planting Dill in the Ground

Planting Dill in the Ground

Dill needs six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Dill plants also need well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. Dill is a light plant