How to Grow Dill Indoors: Fresh Herb Year-Round

Overview

Dill suits potted herb gardens perfectly. Keep near the kitchen for soups, salads, breads, dips—add at cooking's end or use raw for maximum flavor. Tall, leggy, with feathery leaves and yellow flower clusters. Indoors, it stretches taller seeking light. A very sunny window or grow lights are essential.

Step 1: Choose Proper Containers

6–8 inch diameter, 8–10 inch depth minimum. Ensure ample drainage holes; drill extra in plastic pots, cover with broken clay shards.

Step 2: Planting Time and Medium

Fill with rich potting compost. Plant October through early spring.

Step 3: Sow Seeds

¼ inch deep, one seed per pot.

Step 4: Germination Conditions

Keep soil moist and warm. Sprouts in ~2 weeks.

Step 5: Light Requirements

6–8 hours direct sun on windowsill OR 12 hours under grow lights. Rotate pot to prevent leaning.

Step 6: Stake for Support

At 10 inches tall, stake central stem loosely with garden ties.

Step 7: Ongoing Care

Soil consistently moist, not soggy. Half-strength liquid fertilizer every 6 weeks.