Mammoth
Dill
Anethum graveolens
★ 4.01 review · 2 sources
Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Anethum
About
Snip leaves for salads, dips and seafood. Use seeds to flavor breads and pickles. Annual.
Characteristics
Color
Green
Intended Use
Seed Harvest
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
10–21 days
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Days to Maturity
40–60 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25–0.5 in
Seed Spacing
8–10 in
Row Spacing
12 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–70 °F
When to Plant in Your Area
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in full sun, after danger of frost in spring. Cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days after sowing. When harvesting seeds is the goal, thin seedlings to 12" apart when 1-2" tall. Sow in clumps rather than single plants when growing for leaf production.
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Marcus SchulzZone 6a
★★★★☆August 26, 2026