Dill Seed
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Dill Seed

Anethum graveolens

This attractive herb has many many uses. The leaves can be used raw in salads or added as a last minute garnish to fish dishes - fish and dill are a natural pairing with gravalax being the ultimate example.

Alternatively let the plants grow on (they become beautiful architectural plants) and seed which brings another host of uses - raw, cooked or in vinegars when pickling - especially when pickling cucumbers to 'make' gherkins.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 100 seeds.

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How To Sow & Grow Dill

Sow thinly in small clumps from March - September and just cover the seed.
Keep moist at all times and well watered in hot weather.

Top Tips
A succession of sowings through the year will provide a succession of fresh greens.
Always sow in its financial growing position as transplanting and root disturbance will cause plants to run to seed.
Avoid hot dry conditions as plants will run to seed.
Avoid growing close to Fennel as these will cross pollinate producing bitter flavoured seed.