Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
In German
Dill Pflanze
Rübe
In French
Dill usine
Navet
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Nabo
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Nabo
In Polish
Dill roślin
Rzepa
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Apiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dill and Turnip
Season and care of Dill and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Turnip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Dill and Turnip Physical Information
Dill and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dill and Turnip are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dill and Turnip
Care of Dill and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.