Anethum graveolens (Dill)

Cut-and-come-again
Easy for Beginners
Edible crops, flowers or seeds* *Please check which parts of the plant are edible and if they need to be cooked. Only proceed if you are certain it is safe.
Will grow in Full Sun
Good for Cutting
Hardy Annual
Loved by garden birds
Loved by Pollinators
Organic Seeds
Scented
This variety will self-sow

A brilliant, acid-green filler, with so many roles – its leaves are invaluable for cooking, its flowers for decorating salads and arranging, and its seeds for salads, baking and tagines. More

750 seeds 020002	£1.95	In stock [?] When in stock, please allow up to 5 working days for despatch.
5 seedlings 190415-5	£5.50	Delivery mid April [?] When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch.
10 seedlings 190415-10	£10.50	Delivery mid April [?] When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch.

Or buy this as part of our The Sarah Raven Foliage Collection.

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A brilliant acid-green cut flower filler, with so many different roles. The leaves are invaluable in the kitchen, I use its flowers for decorating salads and for arrangements, and the seeds for baking and tagines.

As a cut flower, it's good with whites and blues or rich, brilliant colours to heighten their contrasts. This will self-sow freely.

Genus	Anethum
Group/Species	graveolens
Type	Biennial or Short-lived Perennial
Common Name	Dill, Anet
Border Position	Cutting Garden
Soil Type	Broad Tolerance
Scent	Unscented
Site	Full Sun
Moisture	Well-drained
Height	90cm (36in)
Spacing	30cm (12in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting	Use moist seed compost and sow thinly in April, covering with only a fine layer of soil. The seedlings will emerge in two weeks or so. Further sowings can be made during the spring and early summer to extend the harvest time. Dill hates having its roots being disturbed or being transplanted, so plant out young seedlings where you wish them to remain avoid potting them on. Do not allow soil or compost to dry out, especially during hot, dry summers, but do not over water. Support plants with garden canes or twiggy sticks to prevent them toppling over. Hoe around plants to prevent weeds from competing.
Care Tips	Don’t allow plants to sit in very wet soil, water is only needed whilst establishing a tap-root and in extreme times of draught. Plants will self-sow freely and may require some support.
Flowering	July - October, 10 weeks from spring sowing
Vase Life	7-10 days.
Harvesting	Flower production: 6-8 weeks.
Cooking Notes	Remove most of the leaves and use them in salads/cooking. The flowers are also edible.