Anethum graveolens, commonly called dill, is an annual that is frequently grown in herb, vegetable and flower gardens not only for harvest of its aromatic leaves and seeds, but also for ornamental display of its attractive foliage and flowers. Commonly grown in herb gardens, vegetable gardens or flower borders. Also may be grown in containers. Dill leaves add subtle but distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes including fish, vegetables, soups, salads, sauces, breads, and herb butters.
Fernleaf Dill Care
Anethum Graveolens 'fernleaf'
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
22°C - 32°C
Hardiness zone
3 - 11
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the plants freely during the growing season
Pruning
Using these dill pruning tips will help make your dill plants bushy and full, with plenty to spare for pickles.
Fertilizer
Dig well-rotted manure into your planting site prior to seeding it with fernleaf dill. This provides your plants with the nutrients it needs to get a good start. To coax the best performance from your dill, side dress your plants with up to three times during the growing season with compost tea.
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Sunlight
Fernleaf dill does best in locations that receive full sun, although it tolerates light shade.
Temperature
Dill is quite hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as 24Ëš F. Dill will tolerate poor growing conditions as long as it's sunny. It does well in poor soils, and doesn't require much water, but needs sunlight and a little protection from the wind.
Container
You can sow dill seeds directly into your container. Fill it up with any soilless potting mix, making sure there are drainage holes in the bottom
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Additional
Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses A dwarf variety of dill, growing to only 30-45cm (12-18"), Fernleaf dill bears tidy, bright yellow umbels that quickly ripen into masses of seed. The foliage from Fernleaf dill seeds maintains its distinct aroma, and compliments fish or can be used in dill pickles. This is a good dill variety for container growing.
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