Best companion plants for Dill

Dill is an herb that grows best in fertile soil conditions. It can grow well with several flowers and vegetable plants. Companion planting for dill is a good way to reduce pest attacks on other plants. 

10 Best companion plants for dill

1. Marigold

Marigolds are low maintanence flowering plants that help to attract beneficial insects and repel pests.

2. Oregano

Growing both oregano and dill together can help to improve the aroma in your garden repelling pests from your garden.

3. Basil

Basil is another aromatic herb that when grown together with dill can help to improve the aroma of plants. It can help attract beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden. These insects help to prey on pests that attack your plants.

4. Cabbage

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Dill is a good companion plant for cabbage. It can help to attract pollinators and beneficial insects that prey on pests such as cabbage worms and cabbage loops.

5. Broccoli

Dill can help to repel pests that attack broccoli. It can attract beneficial insects that prey on these pests. 

6. Cauliflower

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Dill can help to attract variety of beneficial insects such as parasitic wasps and lacewings that prey on pests that attack your cauliflower.

7.Nasturtiums

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Nasturtium is a low maintanence flowering plant that attracts beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden. It can also be grown as a trap crop to attract aphids and other pests towards it.

8.Spinach

Leafy greens such as spinach make great companion plants for dill. Dill can help to repel pests from attacking your leafy greens. Dill also helps to attract beneficial insects that prey on pests.

9. Corn

Planting dill near your corn is the best way to prevent pest attack on your corn plants. Dill is also a ground cover.

10. Lettuce

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Lettuce a similar leafy green to spinach grows well with dill. Dill can help to repel pests that target your lettuce plants

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced grower, implementing these companion planting strategies will help you grow healthier, food while supporting biodiversity in your garden.