Dill Mammoth Giant

Dill Mammoth Giant — variety description

Dill Mammoth Giant (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). This fennel is remarkable for its round, smooth, pure white bulbs with an enticing aniseed aroma. The plant is rich in vitamins and mineral salts.

Excellent grated raw in salads, boiled, fried or braised (especially with fish). The leaves are also edible and can be used to season dishes.

Direct sowing at constant temperatures of 20ºC.

The plant is best used immediately after harvest. Packaged, they can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

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

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 170–230 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: Italy
• Sowing: March – May; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: May – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Dill Mammoth Giant

Dill Mammoth Giant seeds are sown in March – May. The plants flower from June to September. Harvest takes place from May to September. 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 Mammoth Giant

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

The best times for planting are spring and autumn, when the soil is workable and there is no danger of frost. Autumn plantings have the advantage that the roots can develop and do not have to compete with developing top growth, as they do in spring. Spring is preferable for perennials that dislike wet conditions or for colder regions, allowing full establishment before the first winter.

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 Mammoth Giant be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 170–230 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. 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.