Quantity: 0.3 g
Description: A delicious herb with a fine leaf that has many culinary uses. Leaf, flower and seed can all be used. The leaves dry well in the dark, retaining their colour for storage and future use.
Key Attributes: Good yields of leaf and seed
How to Use?:
- Eat raw in salads
- Use in pickles
- Make Dill seasoned baked potatoes
- Try making Tzatziki , a Greek, yogurt based sauce
Life Cycle: Annual
Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 - 6.8
Growing Conditions: Full sun. Prune when young to maximize leaf production
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/8" deep
Days to Germination: Germinates in 7 - 21 days
Planting Distance: Sow 3 - 5 seeds per cell or direct plant 1/4" to 1/2" apart in rows 3" apart. Thinning is not necessary.
Days to Maturity: 40 - 45 days to leaf harvest and 85 - 105 days to seed
Height when Mature: Varies
Harvest: Harvest leaves continuously once the plant is established. For seeds, harvest when the seeds start turning golden brown on the flower head.
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 3 weeks.