Dill Seeds – 3050

Open-Pollinated | Annual Herb | Dual-Purpose Variety

Grow a flavorful garden essential with Dill Seeds (3050)—a classic herb known for its feathery green foliage and aromatic seed heads. Dill is prized for both its culinary and ornamental value, offering a fresh, tangy flavor perfect for pickling, salads, sauces, seafood, and dressings. In addition to its use as a herb, the seeds are harvested for pickling spice and seasoning.

This fast-growing, self-seeding annual also attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, making it a great companion plant in vegetable gardens. Dill thrives in sunny spaces with well-drained soil and can be harvested in stages for both leaves and seeds.

Key Features

• Dual-purpose: Use both leaves (dill weed) and seeds
• Fresh, tangy flavor ideal for pickling and cooking
• Grows 60–90 cm (24–36") tall with soft, fern-like foliage
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO annual herb
• Self-seeds for future seasons with minimal effort

How to Grow Dill Seeds

When to Sow:

• Direct sow outdoors in early spring, once soil can be worked
• Repeat sowings every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest

Sowing Instructions:

• Depth: 6 mm (¼ inch)
• Spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8") apart
• Soil: Loose, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
• Light: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
• Germination: 10–14 days

Care Tips:

• Thin seedlings to allow good air circulation
• Avoid transplanting—dill has a delicate taproot
• Stake if plants grow tall in windy areas
• Harvest leaves when young and seeds once flower heads brown
• Allow some plants to go to seed for natural reseeding