Dill
Anethum graveolens · Apiaceae
Feathery blue-green foliage and flat heads of yellow flowers — both leaf and seed flavour fish, pickles and potatoes. Best direct-sown, as it dislikes root disturbance.
At a glance
Good for
- Edible / Productive
- Pots & Containers
- Bee & Pollinator
- Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic
Sowing from seed
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 5 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 10-21 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 3 years