Dill Common

What Dill Common is

Dill Common (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). Dill is an aromatic, self-seeding annual herb. Dill is thought to originate from the Mediterranean and has a long history of use as a culinary and medicinal herb, and is believed to aid digestion.

Green dill is harvested 20-30 days after emergence, when the plants reach a height of 10-15 cm.

The nutritional value of dill comes from its high content of vitamins (C, B1, B2, PP, P, carotene – provitamin A) and the mineral salts of potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.

Dill Common is indispensable for tarator, cucumbers, pickles and fish dishes. Grows fast and self-seeds.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Seeds per packet: 2295–3105 pcs (3 g)
• Seed origin: Ukraine
• Sowing: February – September; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: March – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Dill Common

Dill Common seeds are sown in February – September. The plants flower from June to September. Harvest takes place from March to November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Dill Common

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–25 cm
• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

For the most productive yield and strong stems, dill grows best in a temperate climate in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Sow dill seeds in early spring, a week or two before the last hard frost date, about 1 cm deep, as they need light to germinate. Sow every 2 or 4 weeks to keep a supply ready for fresh use. Seedlings germinate in about 10 to 14 days. Dill plants can survive low temperatures, but grow best at temperatures of around 20 °C. Dill seeds are collected once the stems begin to dry out and turn golden brown.

Sow directly every 2–3 weeks — dill does not like transplanting. Keep the soil moist.

Harvest and use

Pick the leaves before flowering; the seed umbels — for pickling and as a spice.

Frequently asked questions

When should Dill Common be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are February – September. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 2295–3105 seeds, pack size 3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why does dill bolt quickly?

From heat and dryness. Sow in several batches and water regularly.