When to plant dill in Melbourne
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to late AprMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: early Sep to late OctMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Melbourne. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A feathery annual herb used for leaves and seeds, and one of the best plants for attracting hoverflies and small predatory wasps. Sow directly in spring or autumn; it doesn't like transplanting. Keep it away from carrots and fennel as they can cross and compete.