Picking and preparing a winter salad
Discover Sarah's simple steps for picking a delicious winter salad, including some of her favourite varieties to grow.
750 seeds 100041 | £1.95 |
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Brilliant so-called ‘Tetraploid’ dill variety, loved for its dark green leaves and slowness to bolt, so ideal for the herb and veg garden.
Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.
Genus | Anethum |
Group/Species | graveolens |
Variety | Tetra |
Type | Edible Crop |
Common Name | Dill |
Border Position | Kitchen Garden |
Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
Scent | Scented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 90cm (36in) |
Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow from mid-spring to mid-summer. Best direct sown in free draining soil. Sow regularly for a continual crop. You can speed the germination process up by sowing into a length of guttering under cover and transplanting outside. |
Care Tips | If growing for foliage, remove flower stems or this will stop foliage production. |
Flowering | July - October |
Storing | Can be dried for storing |
Harvesting | Flower production: 6-8 weeks. |
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Discover Sarah's simple steps for picking a delicious winter salad, including some of her favourite varieties to grow.
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Dill 'Tetra' reviews
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Eleanor
I've tried growing dill from seed before without success. These worked fine. |