Dill from cuttings?

[ruff]

Has anyone tried growing dill from cuttings? Is it possible? I've failed to grow them from seeds and now would like to try an alternative method.

[ginger ninger]

I've not had much success propagating true dill from cuttings. I've had to sow the seed or buy the plant itself. If I am not mistaken, the dill-look-alike plant called "Wormwood" is easily propagated via stem cuttings and used in Absinthe . Check whether yours is dill or wormwood. But I can't see any harm in trying, I'd pop it in some water like you would mint and see if it throws out some roots. Hope this helps

[roitelet]

Dill is an annual herb which looks a bit like Fennel. The stems are not woody and I don't think it would root. It is easy to grow from seed and I would suggest that you get a fresh packet and sow it in open ground.

Best of luck

[julesapple]

I had cut Dill, bought in a supermarket. As I didn't use it all at once, I tried to see if it would root in water. It lived for over a week, getting bushier, but no roots sadly. I've also tried it with hormone rooting powder, but no success there either.

I've recently bought a potted Dill from the garden centre, but it's looking quite leggy...is this normal, and if not, will regular cutting make it bushier? Anyone know?

Jules

[roitelet]

Dill is an annual herb, cutting it will only chop off the middle of the plant. It may get bushier but will go to seed.