Dill - Hardy Annual Herb (Antheum graveolens)

Hardy Annual Herb

• Crops in : 90 Days
• Height : 36 inches

Description

Has a flavour all its own in both leaves and seeds. Dill is excellent in sauces, salads, soups etc. Dill leaves can replace parsley, tarragon and mint in sauces.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from spring to summer at monthly intervals for a regular supply of fresh leaves, 1cm (½in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart in ordinary garden soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions

Thin out the seedlings to 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.

Aftercare

They prefer full sun and ordinary garden soil and the leaves are ready to be picked 6-8 weeks after sowing. For a crop of seeds sow in spring to give the plants time to develop.