Tag: Dill

What herbs grow well with chives? Parsley, cilantro, tarragon, and basil can all companion plant with chives. Avoid planting chives with sage, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and marjoram because chives require more water than these herbs that prefer dry conditions. Do dill and cilantro grow well together? Dill. Dill, like cilantro, produces umbrella-shaped flowers that attract […]

Dill helps deter squash bugs, so plant it among your squash plants to keep your crop safe. It also helps repel adult cabbageworms when planted among cabbage and other cole crops. The heavily scented leaves of dill may repel other insects, as well, or simply mask the scent of the host plant. What can you […]

Rabbits eat many different varieties of herbs and are not too picky when it comes to plants. Among these are dill, parsley, comfrey, basil, tarragon, cilantro, caraway, rosemary, sage, oregano, lavender, and clover. Do rabbits like to eat dill? And yes, rabbits can also have dill flowers or baby dill. Dill is an excellent treat, […]

The following herbs should only be given in small quantities, as they can cause irritation in Budgies’ digestive systems if over-indulged in: Dill (Anethum graveolens) Mint (Mentha – there are lots of different varieties) Is dill safe for budgies? Parakeets will nibble any new herb offered The following should only be given in small quantities, […]

Spray your dill plant with a homemade herbicide consisting of three parts vinegar and one part dish-washing liquid. This solution is ideal if you don’t want to take the time or energy to physically remove the herb. Coat the entire plant from its base to its top. What can I do with dill in my […]

Parsley and dill are examples of good herbs to plant for birds. You can allow a few of your plants to go to seed, which is the stage where it flowers at the top, and the birds will nibble at that. Is dill safe for birds? To answer this question… yes, dill is safe for […]

The flowers will develop into pungent seeds, commonly used in canning and pickling. To harvest the seeds, let the flower turn brown and the seeds turn from green to tan. Snip off the head and hang it upside down in a dry, warm location to finish maturing. Is dill still good after it flowers? Dill […]

Quick Reference Growing Guide Plant Type: Annual, self-sowing Moderate Spacing: 4-6 inches Carrots, fennel, caraway, cumin Planting Depth: 1/8 inch, surface Bees, parasitic wasps, green lacewings, hoverflies, ladybugs, black swallowtail butterflies Height: 8-48 inches Apiaceae Spread: 4-24 inches Anethum How wide does dill grow? Hardiness: Dill tolerates cold and heat. Plant form and size: Dill […]

Flowers and herbs such as cilantro, dill, fennel, caraway, yarrow, tansy, angelica, scented geraniums, coreopsis and cosmos are good choices for luring the ladybug. What plants do ladybugs like most? Dandelion, Tansy, Fennel, Butterfly Weed, Common Yarrow, Bugleweed, Cosmos, Maximilian Sunflower, Caraway, Angelica, Statice, Feverfew, Coreopsis, Chives, Coneflowers, and Mint are some of the plants […]

It can deter a whole range of harmful insects such as aphids, Japanese beetles, squash bugs, weevils, cockroaches, ants, and flea beetles. Dill makes for a great companion plant in your vegetable garden. It repels insects away from cucumbers, onions, and lettuce. What herbs keep away roaches? Best Plants that Repel Roaches Rosemary. Botanical Name: […]

Dill does not transplant easily. Sow seeds directly into the ground where the plants are to grow. Begin sowing seeds after the danger of spring frost is passed. You can harvest several crops during the summer and fall by planting seeds every two to three weeks through midsummer. Can dill plant be transplanted? Dill produces […]

Black swallowtail caterpillars rely on members of the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family, which include dill, carrot tops, parsley, fennel, rue, and Queen Anne’s lace. I love watching swallowtail caterpillars systematically eat their way through dill and parsley leaves. Pictured is a caterpillar on dill. What could be eating my parsley? American Serpentine Leafminer. This serious […]

Safe Herbs Some herbs are safe for rabbits, and many are found in local stores or backyard gardens. These include basil, oregano, parsley, dill, cilantro, caraway, rosemary, sage, tarragon, lavender, peppermint, lemon balm, comfrey and clover. Can rabbits eat the whole dill plant? Yes, rabbits can eat dill plants. Do rabbits like to eat basil […]

Healthy Food Herbs, flowers, and leaves: basil, dill, echinacea, daisy, chamomile, dandelion, mallow, red clover, sorrel, ribwort, dead-nettle, white clover, rough hawksbeard, chickweed, cornflower blossoms, yarrow. What food is toxic to mice? Other Major Food Hazards Apart from standard “bad” food, a variety of other human foods are also severely hazardous — and even poisonous […]

Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars love to eat dill. Like all caterpillars, these little guys go through five stages of development. Which Dill is best for butterflies? Anethum graveolens likes full sun and tolerates poor soil, but prefers fertile soil with consistent medium moisture. It can handle dryness but may bolt earlier than normal. Dill does […]

A favorite herb in the kitchen, dill is a gorgeous addition to salads and fish dishes. Knowing how to prune dill is essential for maintaining a healthy plant that will keep producing throughout the season. Dill has multiple culinary uses and is loved for its subtle aniseed taste. Can you continually harvest dill? Harvesting dill […]

Gardeners may just want to leave them be and plant extra. It also should not be planted near peppers, eggplant, potatoes, or lavender. What should not be planted near dill? 2 Types of Plants to Avoid Growing With Dill Umbellifers: Dill should not be planted near other members of the Umbelliferae family, like angelica, caraway, […]

Trim the leaves Using a pair of scissors, snip the stems of the leaves, right where they meet the growth point on the main stem. You can do this by hand as well, by pinching the stems off, especially if the plant’s stems are young and tender. What part of dill do you cut? stemsSmall, […]

Harvesting. Dill grown outside matures about 90 days after seeding. Although the leaves can be harvested as soon as they are big enough to use, they contain the most flavors if picked before flowering begins. Clip them close to the stem in the early morning or late evening. Is dill good after it goes to […]

Dill is a tender herb that grows rapidly without much help. While you can prune it back to shape it, you generally don’t need to. However, you can trim it to harvest some of the dill all throughout the growing season to use and store. Can you regrow dill from cuttings? Can you grow dill […]