Dill Lukullus

What Dill Lukullus is

Dill Lukullus (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). An early, much sought-after variety that produces small, extremely aromatic leaves. Lucullus dill is extremely productive, grows fast and shows good disease resistance.

It develops upright, dark green leaves and owes its strong, magnificent aroma to its high essential oil content. You can harvest it for fresh greens, freezing and drying.

Dried and fresh dill is a great seasoning for all kinds of soups, cold soups and thick meat sauces. It stimulates the appetite and aids the digestive processes. The umbels are indispensable for pickling cucumbers.

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

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 93%
• Seeds per packet: 1275–1725 pcs (3 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March – July; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: June – December
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Dill Lukullus

Dill Lukullus seeds are sown in March – July. The plants flower from June to September. Harvest in June – December. 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 Lukullus

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

We recommend it for outdoor growing from early spring to the second half of summer, but it can also be sown for an autumn and early spring harvest in a greenhouse. Sow the seeds directly in the ground in spring. Sow every two weeks from March to July for a succession of plants. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate after about 2-3 weeks. Thin the seedlings to 15-20 cm. apart. Make sure the young seedlings get enough moisture. The plants grow best in sun and well-drained soils. Pick the leaves for cooking, which are best before flowering. Leave some flowers to set seed, as these can be dried and used for cooking.

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 Lukullus be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March – July. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1275–1725 seeds, pack size 3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 93%. 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.