Companion Plants for Dill
Discover which plants thrive alongside Dill and which ones to keep far away. Strategic companion planting boosts yields, repels pests naturally, and makes the most of your garden space.
Good Companions for Dill
Plant these near your Dill for mutual benefit
Cucumber
GoodYoung dill attracts beneficial insects that prey on cucumber pests
View Cucumber growing guideLettuce
GoodDill repels aphids that commonly attack lettuce in cool weather
View Lettuce growing guideCabbage
GoodYoung dill attracts parasitic wasps that attack caterpillars targeting brassicas
View Cabbage growing guideOnion
GoodDill and onions coexist well and both attract beneficial insects
View Onion growing guidePlants to Avoid Near Dill
Keep these away from your Dill plants
Carrot
AvoidMature dill can cross-pollinate with carrots and stunts their growth; only plant young dill nearby
View Carrot growing guideTomato
AvoidMature dill inhibits tomato growth; young dill is acceptable but should be removed before flowering
View Tomato growing guideFennel
AvoidDill and fennel cross-pollinate, producing plants with diminished flavor from both
View Fennel growing guideWhere to Grow Dill With Its Companions
Check your city's planting calendar for Dill and its best companion plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grows well with Dill?
Cucumber: Young dill attracts beneficial insects that prey on cucumber pests. Lettuce: Dill repels aphids that commonly attack lettuce in cool weather. Cabbage: Young dill attracts parasitic wasps that attack caterpillars targeting brassicas.
What should you not plant near Dill?
Carrot: Mature dill can cross-pollinate with carrots and stunts their growth; only plant young dill nearby. Tomato: Mature dill inhibits tomato growth; young dill is acceptable but should be removed before flowering. Fennel: Dill and fennel cross-pollinate, producing plants with diminished flavor from both.
What is companion planting for Dill?
Companion planting for Dill means strategically placing plants nearby that offer mutual benefits — such as repelling pests, attracting pollinators, or improving soil conditions. Good Dill companions include Cucumber, Lettuce, Cabbage. Avoid planting Dill near Carrot or Tomato.