Dill

Anethum graveolens

Layer 4 · Herbaceous
Pest repellent

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to the Mediterranean basin and southwestern Asia, it is a fast-growing aromatic annual herb. Its floral umbels attract beneficial hymenopterans that help with natural pest control.

See which trees dill grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Annual herb up to 1 m
Mature diameter: 0.4 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May — Harvest — Planting
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September
October
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The seeds and leaves aid digestion, reduce flatulence and are widely used as a seasoning.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.