Dill
Dill (Anethum graveolens) - Annual
The dill leave is used with smoked fish and the seeds, which are strongly flavoured are used in cooking. Sow in mid-spring with well drained soil and sunshine. Dill can grow to 5 ft tall so may require support. Don't let it seed itself as you will have dill everywhere and cut it back to encourage fresh leaf growth. Water in hot weather to prevent it bolting. Keep away from Fennel and Coriander.
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Plant Height |
Up to 90cm/3 ft |
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Where to Sow |
Outdoors directly in the ground in a sunny position. |
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Sowing time |
March/April - temperature +16C/61F. |
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How to Sow |
2.5cm/1-inch apart. Press into soil surface |
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After Germination |
Keep moist. |
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Growing on - in Pots |
Not recommended |
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Growing on- in ground |
When 7.55cm/3-inches tall, thin to 30cm/12-inches apart. Stake tall plants. |
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Harvesting |
Pick leaves just before the flowers open. Harvest seeds when they are flat and brown. |
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Uses |
The leaves are great sprinkled on news potatoes, tomatoes, grilled salmon, spinach, green beans, cucumbers and squash. Use the seeds for pickling. |