Tetra

Family: Apiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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Fragrant, feathery fronds of Tetra Dill unfurl with a vivid, cool-green glow and a bright, unmistakable aroma that fills the garden air.

The foliage is finely divided yet wonderfully tender, with a clean, sweet-herbal flavor that shines fresh and stays lively when used to season. Grow Tetra for abundant, quick harvests—ideal for spooning into salads, stirring into sauces, and pickling for a classic dill character.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Upright

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Tetra Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 16th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 9th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 3rd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jun 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	May 25th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 16th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 7th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Mar 26th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	40
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Tetra Dill is built for that unmistakable, clean dill top-note—its tender fronds stay aromatic without turning bitter. Use it late and gently (stir or fold, don’t hard-boil) so the feathery sweetness and cool finish stays in the foreground.

Best Uses

fresh frond-stirring into warm or room-temp sauces (so it doesn’t mute)
tear-and-spoon over dressed salads, especially when you want a vivid top-note
making classic dill pickles and brines where the aroma carries through
mixing into sour-cream or yogurt sauces for fish and potatoes

Flavor Profile

cool, bright dill aroma sweet-herbal, clean leaf flavor fine feathery tenderness that folds into dishes lingering grassy-citrus finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic sour cream plain yogurt cold-smoked salmon cucumbers

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage powdery mildew on Anethum graveolens (dill) in a home garden?

Powdery mildew often shows up on dill as a white, dusty coating on leaves, especially during humid, still weather. Improve airflow by thinning plants to about 6–8 in (15–20 cm) apart and water at the soil line instead of wetting foliage. At the first signs, remove the worst leaves and use a labeled fungicide safe for edible herbs, following the product directions.

What watering schedule and soil moisture level should I maintain for Anethum graveolens during its main growth?

During active growth, keep the top 1 in (2–3 cm) of soil consistently lightly moist—aim for even moisture rather than soaking and drying out. Water when the surface starts to dry, typically about 1–2 times per week depending on heat and soil texture. Avoid waterlogged beds, because dill (Apiaceae) does poorly in consistently soggy soil.

How can I tell when Anethum graveolens (dill) is ready to harvest?

For leaf harvest, start cutting once plants reach roughly 8–12 in (20–30 cm) and the foliage is abundant, usually around 35–45 days from sowing. For seed harvest, wait until the flower heads turn brown and the seeds easily loosen from the umbels, then cut and dry the heads for a few days before storing.