Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Soil and climate

Climate
Dill is quite a hardy plant and may thrive in much cooler climates, provided it finds a warm situation. It is a long day, cold weather crop, growing during the rabi season in the Indian plains. Strong winds and heavy rains during the flowering period may be injurious and extreme heat during maturity reduces the oil yield to practically nothing.

Soil
Dill grows well in any good garden soil with high fertility, sandy loam soils with good drainage being most suitable. Light sandy or heavy clay should be avoided. It can be successfully grown in soils with a pH upto 8.6.