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- Check the soil moisture to see if it is bone dry.
- Recall if you have recently applied fertilizer.
- Look at the humidity levels if you are growing indoors.
Likely causes
Underwatering
Most likelyHow to tell: The tips of the leaves are dry, brittle, and brown. The soil feels very dry to the touch.
What to do: Water your dill deeply every 3 to 5 days, ensuring the soil stays evenly moist. Do not let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
Fertilizer burn
PossibleHow to tell: The brown tips appear shortly after you have applied fertilizer. The rest of the plant might look otherwise healthy.
What to do: Flush the soil with plenty of plain water to wash out excess salts. Skip fertilizing for at least 6 weeks to let the plant recover.
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The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.
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When to worry
If the browning moves from the tips down into the main stems, the plant is struggling significantly. Minor tip browning is common and usually easy to manage.
Stopping it coming back
Maintain a consistent watering schedule and avoid over fertilizing your plants.
Dill: brown tips? Check yours with a photo
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Questions people ask
- Can I trim the brown tips off?
- You can trim the brown tips with clean scissors for aesthetic reasons. It will not hurt the plant, but it will not fix the underlying cause.
- Does low humidity cause brown tips?
- Dill prefers moderate humidity, but it is usually not the primary cause of brown tips. Focus on consistent soil moisture first.
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This article was generated with AI on from the plant’s care profile and is general information, not horticultural advice. Read about how we build these guides.