Dill

About This Plant...

Family: Umbelliferae

Genus and species: Anethum graveolens

Plant type: annual

Description: Fine thread like blue-green foliage. Yellow flowers in small upright umbrels in summer.

Height and width: 36 inches (90cm)high; 24 inches (60cm) wide

Location and soil: sun; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors

Uses: leaves, fresh and dried, and seeds in soups, stews and sauces; fish and egg recipes; pickles, salads, and vegetables

Propagation methods: seeds

Outdoor Sowing...

When to sow outdoors: March - July

Other Sowing Guidelines...

Approx. germination time: 21-25 days

Germination temp.: 60-70 degrees F.

Days to maturity: 70 days

Transplanting Guidelines...

Spacing between plants: 12 inches

Spacing between rows: 24 inches

Growing On...

Pests:

Diseases:

Harvest: pick fresh leaves before flowering; for drying, place leaves on a wire rack in a cool, shady place; when seeds are mature, dry the flower heads in the sun, then shake out the seeds and store in an airtight jar

Growing tips: seeds need light to germinate

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