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How to Grow Dill Microgreens

Anethum graveolens

Your complete guide to growing Dill Microgreens.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterLight daily misting, avoid overwatering
📅Harvest16-25 days
🗺Zones2–11
📏Height2-5 feet
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When to Plant Dill Microgreens

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 January – December — January – December
Zone 2 January – December — January – December
Zone 3 January – December — January – December
Zone 4 January – December — January – December
Zone 5 January – December — January – December
Zone 6 January – December — January – December
Zone 7 January – December — January – December
Zone 8 January – December — January – December
Zone 9 January – December — January – December
Zone 10 January – December — January – December
Zone 11 January – December — January – December
Zone 12 January – December — January – December
Zone 13 January – December — January – December

Companion Plants for Dill Microgreens

✓ Good companions

Arugula

Fast-growing brassica that deters pests through natural compounds

Basil

Repels aphids and thrips that commonly affect dill, enhances growth through companion synergy

Chives

Natural pest deterrent against aphids and fungus gnats in microgreen growing environments

Cilantro

Similar growing timeline and harvest period, attracts beneficial predatory insects

Lettuce

Compatible growing conditions with similar light and moisture requirements

Parsley

Compatible umbelliferous family member with similar nutrient needs

Radish Microgreens

Natural pest deterrent and soil aerator, compatible growing conditions

Spinach

Cool-season companion with complementary root depth and nutrient uptake

✗ Keep away from

Carrots

Competes for similar nutrients and can attract carrot rust fly which also affects dill

Fennel

Allelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of dill and most other plants

Tomatoes

Different pH and nutrient requirements, tomato plants can stunt dill growth

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

43.0kcal
3.46gProtein
2.10gFiber
85.00mgVitamin C
6.59mgIron
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