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Dill is a feathery, aromatic herb known for its fresh, tangy flavor and delicate beauty. It’s a fast-growing favorite for salads, pickles, sauces, and fish dishes, and its umbrella-like flowers are a magnet for bees and beneficial insects. Easy to grow, quick to harvest — dill is a must for any eco-friendly kitchen garden!
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time 7-21 Days
- Harvest Time 60-90 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring, Early Sumner
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 60-120 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Mediterranean / Asian)
Dill (Organic)
Dill is a feathery, aromatic herb known for its fresh, tangy flavor and delicate beauty. It’s a fast-growing favorite for salads, pickles, sauces, and fish dishes, and its umbrella-like flowers are a magnet for bees and beneficial insects. Easy to grow, quick to harvest — dill is a must for any eco-friendly kitchen garden! ✅ PDF Download:
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Dill is a delicate, feathery herb with a fresh, aniseed-like aroma and a long history in both kitchens and pollinator gardens. Quick to grow and beautiful in bloom, it’s ideal for home gardens, food growing projects, and sustainable plantings that welcome bees and beneficial insects.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens
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Type: Annual herb
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
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Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
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Germination Time: 7–14 days
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Harvest Time: 40–60 days from sowing
🌞 How to Grow
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Direct Sow Outdoors: Dill dislikes being transplanted — sow in final position after last frost.
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Sow Thinly: ¼ inch deep in rows or containers with good drainage.
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Thin Seedlings: Once 2–3 inches tall, thin to 8–12 inches apart.
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Succession Sow: Every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest through summer.
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Once mature, dill is drought-tolerant.
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Feeding: Not usually necessary in fertile soil — too much feed reduces flavour.
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Support: Tall plants may need staking in windy spots.
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Container Friendly: Choose deep pots to accommodate its taproot.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Pollinator Powerhouse: Umbel flowers draw in bees, lacewings, and hoverflies.
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Edible & Medicinal: Both leaves and seeds are useful — zero waste.
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Natural Companion: Great near cabbage and cucumbers; avoid near carrots.
✂️ Harvesting
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Leaves: Begin when plants are 6–8 inches tall — pick regularly.
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Seeds: Harvest when seed heads turn brown and dry.
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Best Use: Fresh in salads, pickling, or fish dishes; dried for winter use.
Tip: Harvest in the morning to preserve essential oils and peak flavour.
❄️ End of Season
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Let seed heads mature fully to self-sow next year or collect for storage.
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In mild climates, late-sown dill may survive into early winter under cover.
🌿 Feather-Light Growth, Full-Bodied Flavour
At Urban Harvests Co, we grow dill for its quick return, rich fragrance, and pollinator charm. It's a star in any seasonal, organic garden. 🌱💚
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