Kitchen HerbsHow to Grow Dill Indoors
A feathery digestive herb — its name comes from an old word meaning 'to soothe,' for calming the stomach.
Difficulty: EasyReady in 4–6 wksLight: Bright, 6+ hrsYou'll need: Deeper pot (taproot)
How to grow it
- Sow seed directly in its final deeper pot; dill's taproot resents transplanting.
- Place in a bright spot with at least six hours of light.
- Keep lightly moist and snip the feathery fronds as you need them.
- Sow a fresh pinch every few weeks, since each plant is short-lived and bolts.
Common mistakes
- Letting it dry out fully
- Expecting one sowing to last — it bolts and quits
Pro tip
Succession-sow: a new little patch every two to three weeks keeps fronds coming.
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