Dill

Dill Anethum graveolens

What is the plant

Dill is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae. It is the only species in the genus Anethum. Fresh and dried dill leaves (sometimes called "dill weed" to distinguish it from dill seed) are widely used as herbs in Europe and central Asia.

Dill grows up to 40–60 cm (16–24 in), with slender hollow stems and alternate, finely divided, softly delicate leaves 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long. The ultimate leaf divisions are 1–2 mm (0.04–0.08 in) broad, slightly broader than the similar leaves of fennel, which are threadlike, less than 1 mm (0.04 in) broad, but harder in texture. The flowers are white to yellow, in small umbels 2–9 cm (0.8–3.5 in) diameter. The seeds are 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in) long and 1 mm (0.04 in) thick, and straight to slightly curved with a longitudinally ridged surface. Dill oil is extracted from the leaves, stems, and seeds of the plant. The oil from the seeds is distilled and used in the manufacturing of soaps.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

3a - 9b

Difficulty

Hard

Water
Water a dill plants at a soil level twice per week. If a soil feels dry, water a plant until water runs into a dish beneath a pot or planter. Water by pouring a water directly onto a soil from a height of 2–3 inches (5. 1–7. 6 cm).
Sunlight
The partial sun generally means less than six and more than four hours of sun per day. Plants for the partial sun will do well in a location where they receive a break from the sun each day. They like the sun but will not tolerate a full day of it and need at least some shade each day.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.

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Soil
Loam soil contains a nice balance of silt, sand, and clay along with hummus.
Pruning
Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.
Temperature
Dill seeds should be sown directly into the garden (dill doesn’t transplant well) after the threat of frost has passed in the spring. See local frost dates. The soil temperature should be between 60 and 70ºF (15 and 21°C) for the best results. Plant dill every couple of weeks until mid summer to ensure a constant supply.

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Container
Use a ceramic porous pot with a good drainage.
Popularity
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