Dwarf Dill Forrest

500 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Outdoors (recommended): Sow after the last frost when the soil is warm (above 15°C / 60°F).

• Indoors: Optional — start 2–4 weeks before last frost, but dill resents transplanting due to its taproot.

🌱 How to Sow

1. Choose a Sunny Spot

   • Dill prefers full sun (6+ hours/day) and well-drained, moderately rich soil.

2. Sow the Seeds

   • Depth: ¼ inch (6 mm).

   • Spacing: Sow seeds every 2 inches (5 cm), thin seedlings to 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) apart.

   • Rows: Space rows about 12 inches (30 cm) apart.

3. Watering

   • Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.

   • Avoid overwatering or soggy soil.

4. Germination

   • Takes 7–14 days depending on temperature.

   • Ideal soil temperature: 18–22°C (65–72°F).

🌿 After Germination

• Thin seedlings once they reach 2–3 inches tall.

• Dill does not transplant well — sow in final position if possible.

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

🌼 Growing Tips

• Harvesting: Begin harvesting leaves when plants are 6–8 inches tall. Pinch the growing tips to encourage bushiness.

• Bolting: Dwarf dill is slower to bolt than taller types but still prefers cooler temps to stay leafy.

• Flowers/Seeds: Allow some plants to flower for seed harvest or to attract beneficial insects.

• Succession Sow: Every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.