Problems with dill
Identify what's wrong by where it appears and what you can see.
Where is the problem?
Start by selecting the part of the plant where you see the problem.
Start with the symptom
Or pick from the symptoms most often seen on dill.
Common problems with dill
The problems recorded on dill, the most common first.
8 problems
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Bolting (running to seed)
A tall flower stalk from the centre of a leafy crop. The leaves turn bitter and tough. -
Transplant shock
A wilted, stalled plant in the days after moving. Usually recovers within one to two weeks. -
Aphids
Small, soft insects clustered on new growth and under leaves, leaving sticky honeydew. -
Powdery mildew
A white, powdery coating on leaves that spreads in dry weather, weakening the plant. -
Slugs and snails
Ragged holes in leaves and seedlings gone overnight, with silvery slime trails. -
Caterpillars
Holes chewed in leaves, often down to the veins, with green droppings below. -
Too little light
Pale, stretched growth that leans towards the window. No amount of feeding fixes it. -
Wind and storm damage
Browned leaf edges, torn leaves, and stems snapped or flattened after wind.
