Dill Leaves Seeds (Suwa)

Dill's feathery leaves (suwa) show up in a handful of Indian regional dishes and are worth growing yourself mainly because fresh dill loses its flavour fast once cut — having a pot on hand beats buying a bunch you'll only use half of. It's a taller, airier plant than most balcony herbs, so give it a bit of breathing room. Seeds are sown shallow, just 0.5 cm deep, and take longer to come up than you might expect — 10-14 days is normal, so don't assume a failed sowing too early. Keep the soil lightly moist through that wait and give the pot 5-6 hours of sun. Once seedlings are established, thin to 15-20 cm apart; dill needs more room than something like methi because the plant fills out more as it grows. Leaves are pinch-ready from about 40-50 days in.