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Growing Dill - Homesteading 101

Dill is a warm-season annual herb that has feathery leaves on fronds that add a pleasant anise-like flavor to kinds of seafood, soups, salads, and sauces.  Its subtle taste complements fish and shellfish. In addition to providing aromatic seeds and foliage, Dill will brighten your garden with its yellow-green flowers in the spring and fall. Types of Dill Bouquet is the most popular Dill grown for its fragrance of leaves and seeds.  Used for both pickling and cooking. Taller Varieties include Mammoth and Long Island and may need to be staked. Fernleaf Dill Weed (aka the Fish Dill) is popular for its use in fish. Starting Dill from Seed Seed Longevity:                                     3 years. Seed Dowing Depth:                              ¼”. Best Soil Temp for Germination:            60-70 degrees. Days to Germination:                             7-10 days. Spring Sowing:                                       Direct sow after last frost. Sow Indoors