Dill 'Anethum graveolens'

This Dill Plant Ships Established in a 3.5" Cup Ready to plant into your garden.

Easy to Grow: Thrives in both containers and garden beds, making it perfect for gardeners of all levels.

Aromatic Foliage: Offers a soothing, anise-like aroma that enhances garden ambiance and culinary dishes alike.

Attracts Beneficial Insects: Welcomes pollinators like bees and butterflies, promoting a healthy, vibrant garden.

Culinary Star: Essential in recipes ranging from pickles to salads, and a key ingredient in many European and Asian cuisines.

Growing Information:

Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Soil: Grows best in well-drained, fertile soil.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Spacing: Plant 18 inches apart to allow for mature growth.
Care Tips:

Harvesting: Snip leaves as needed for fresh use once the plant reaches at least 6 inches tall. For seeds, wait until flower heads turn brown.
Companion Planting: Pairs wonderfully with lettuce, onions, and cucumbers, but keep away from carrots and tomatoes.
Overwintering: Treat as an annual in cooler climates or pot and bring indoors for year-round growth.

Planting Tip: Sow dill seeds directly into well-drained soil in a sunny location after the last spring frost. Keep seeds spaced about 18 inches apart to allow for their tall growth.

Harvest Tip: Harvest dill leaves as needed, preferably in the morning when their flavor is most potent. For seeds, wait until they turn brown before cutting the flower heads, then hang them upside down in a warm, dry place to collect the seeds.

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