Herbs
Dill
Leafy stems to pick early, or seed heads to leave until brown.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Jan, Sep–Dec
Core months: January, September, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: February, March, August
Temperate
Sow · Jan–Feb, Aug–Dec
Core months: January, February, August, September, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: March, April
Subtropical
Sow · Mar–May, Jul–Aug
Core months: March, April, May, July, August
Possible / shoulder months: June, September, October
Tropical
Sow · May–Jun
Core months: May, June
Possible / shoulder months: April, July, August, September
Arid
Sow · Jul
Core months: July
Getting started
Sow directly where plants will grow; thin seedlings to the spacing needed at maturity.
The right conditions
Choose sun to light shade and fertile, free-draining soil; protect from harsh heat where appropriate.
As it grows
Water while establishing, then avoid prolonged waterlogging. Trim or pinch regularly to encourage useful leafy growth and airflow.
Ready to harvest
Cut leafy stems before flowering, or bag fully formed seed heads as they turn brown and dry them under cover.
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Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.