How to Transplant Dill

Considered essential for a well-rounded herb garden, dill is a tall, graceful plant that is also at home in the back of a flower border. Transplant young seedlings in early spring while there is still a chance of frost. Dill likes cool weather and when warm weather sets, in the plant stops growing and produce seeds. Choose a site with well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. The plants need at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Young seedlings transplant well, but older, established plants usually don’t survive when the taproot is disturbed.

Things You'll Need

• Hand trowel

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Instructions

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     Dig a hole large enough to hold the seedling's roots without crowding.

   • 2

     Remove the plant from its container gently, disturbing the roots as little as possible.

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     Set the seedling in the hole and fill in with soil. Press gently to firm the soil around the roots.

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     Repeat the process with the next and each additional seedling, spacing them 12 inches apart.

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     Water gently. Apply enough water to saturate the soil around the plants. Stop watering when the soil can’t absorb any more water.

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     Keep the seedlings moist until they are well established and begin to show new growth.