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Variety Info
Family: Apiaceae
Native: Probably South Asia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 30"–36" tall, bushy plant
Variety Info: Tetra' has fern-like, softly delicate, dark green, aromatic leaves. It is a late-flowering variety, lending itself to more leaf production; it is used mainly for the leaves, not the seeds. Slow-to-bolt.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 to 3 weeks to ensure a continual fresh supply of foliage and seeds.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 20–25 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 4"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Fresh foliage can be harvested any time until plant flowers. Cut leaves as close to stem as possible. Seeds should be harvested 2 to 3 weeks after flowering begins, after the flower heads have turned brown. Cut flower heads with stem and place in paper bag before seed becomes too mature and falls to the ground. Heads should be placed in bottom of bag and the top of the bag should be tied shut around the stems. Seeds will fall to the bottom of the bag. Store seeds in airtight glass jar.
- SharlaRated 5 out of 5 stars4/8/265 Stars
Can't wait! Always interesting and viable seed from Botanical Interest
- KikiRated 5 out of 5 stars3/26/26Grows amazing in warmer climates
This dill grew super quick in my raised garden beds, I’m in zone 9b and it only took a couple weeks to have enough dill to use in the kitchen already. I tried to grow a dill variety from the nursery last year and it did no where near as well as this variety!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/26/26Hey Kiki,
We're so thrilled to hear your Tetra Dill Seeds are growing so amazingly in zone 9b! It sounds like you've got the perfect setup with those raised garden beds, and how exciting that you were already harvesting fresh dill for the kitchen in just a couple weeks! We love hearing when our varieties outperform what's available at the nursery - there's nothing quite like growing your own herbs and having that fresh flavor right at your fingertips. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Merideth G.TX, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/14/26A+
These turned out great! The pic actually doesn't do it full justice because I had just harvested a bunch.
I scattered about 15 seeds in a 6 in plastic pot. I actually planted these like 2 months too early, then after a frost and when temps started hitting 70 highs they sprouted and went crazy. Happy with these seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Merideth,
Wow, what an amazing comeback story with our Tetra Dill Seeds! It sounds like you're having a great season despite the frost setback. Your photos are beautiful and your dill looks very happy! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- DonitaRated 5 out of 5 stars1/17/265 Stars
These germinate well
- EthanRated 4 out of 5 stars1/14/26Really good
I planted my first seed and surprisingly, it’s sprouted, which is kind of rare for me since I’m a beginner the best Dell seed i’ve planted yet
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests1/19/26Hey Ethan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Tetra Dill Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your sprouting success - what an exciting milestone for any gardener, especially when you're just starting out! There's nothing quite like that feeling when you see those first little green shoots popping up. Dill is such a wonderful herb to grow and we're so glad our Tetra variety is working well for you. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️