How to Grow Dill

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Dill is a perennial herb that is often used for pickling as well as in soups, dips, salads, and stews.^[1] In addition to being delicious, dill is easy to grow either indoors or in a garden, making it a great addition to any herb or vegetable garden. All you need is a sunny location and slightly acidic, well-drained soil, and you’ll be enjoying this tangy herb in no time!

1. 1 Choose a location that gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. If you’re not sure about the conditions in your garden, spend a sunny day watching the way the shadows fall throughout the day, then pick the sunniest spot for your dill.^[2]
   • Dill is self-sowing, which means it produces seeds which will grow new plants, so choose a spot where you’ll want to grow dill for the next several years.
   • If you don’t have a spot that gets 6-8 hours of sun each day, plant it in the sunniest spot you have available. Dill can tolerate some shade but it won’t be as bushy.^[3]

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   2 Use pH strips to determine the acidity in your soil. Place the pH strip into the soil, then compare it to a color chart to determine the pH level of your soil. Dill grows best in soil that is slightly acidic, so…

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