Everything You Need to Know About Dill — Care, Propagation & More
Your complete Filipino gardener’s guide to growing, caring for, and harvesting Eneldo — from seed to table.
What Can You Eat?
Discover the edible parts and how Filipinos enjoy this plant in everyday cooking.
Used as a garnish for grilled and fried fish dishes (especially dilis or dried anchovies). Dill fronds add fresh flavor to pickled vegetables (achara), soups like tinola, and cream-based pasta sauces popular in urban Filipino kitchens.
While not a traditional Filipino herb, dill is gaining popularity in Metro Manila restaurant kitchens and among home cooks influenced by Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisines. It grows surprisingly well in Philippine cool-season conditions and pairs beautifully with local seafood dishes.
Germination Guide
From seed to sprout — here’s what to expect and how to get started.
Planting Instructions
Everything you need to prepare — soil, spacing, depth, and the best Philippine planting months.
Propagation Methods
Learn the best ways to multiply your plants — from seeds to cuttings.
Care Guide
Keep your plant happy and thriving with the right light, water, and nutrients.
Full sun (6+ hours)
Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water at soil level to avoid wetting foliage.
Light feeder; compost at planting is usually enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen which makes leaves less flavorful.
18-26°C (bolts quickly above 30°C)
50-70%; good air circulation prevents fungal issues
Mulch lightly to keep roots cool; avoid disturbing taproot when weeding.
Harvest Guide
Know when and how to harvest for the best yield and flavor.
Feathery leaves are bright green and aromatic. Harvest before flower heads open for best leaf flavor. Seeds are ready when they turn brown.
Snip outer leaves with scissors as needed. For seeds, cut entire flower heads when brown and dry upside down in a paper bag to collect seeds.
Common Problems & Solutions
Spot issues early and fix them fast.
Premature bolting
Cause: High temperatures above 30°C or heat stress
Solution: Plant during cool season (Nov-Feb). Provide afternoon shade with shade cloth or taller companion plants.
Aphid infestation
Cause: Soft new growth attracts aphids, especially in dry weather
Solution: Spray with diluted neem oil or a strong jet of water. Introduce ladybugs as natural predators.
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or poor drainage causing root rot
Solution: Ensure container has drainage holes. Allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Caterpillar damage (parsleyworm)
Cause: Swallowtail butterfly larvae feed on dill foliage
Solution: Hand-pick caterpillars or relocate them. Plant extra dill to share with beneficial butterflies.
Perfect Plant Partners
Plants that grow well together.
