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Dill (Anethum graveolens) seeds

Very old crop plant for spicing in the kitchen as well as as a medicinal plant. Mainly, the fresh shoot tips are used.
Contents: Approx. 600 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,25 €

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SKU: 1007

GTIN: 4250601204864

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Dill weed is a versatile digestive herb which is mainly used as condiment for seasoning meat and fish, sauces and salad dressings. Dill can be enjoyed freshly cut but is also suitable for freezing. Originally known as a medicinal plant for its seeds, dill has similar properties like caraway.

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Annual
Climate:	Temperate
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	May June July August September October
Flower colour:	Yellow
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Species:	Apiaceae
Root system:	Deep roots

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
When to sow outdoors:	April May June
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
Planting distance:	20 cm
Row spacing:	30 cm
Bad companion plants:	Fennel Chervil Pumpkin / Squash Parsley Celeriac Tomatoes Kümmel
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Medium

Dill can be sown from mid-April until into August directly in the field or in pots. Since the plant belongs to the deep-rooting species, you should use correspondingly high pots.
Either sow in rows or scatter broadcast about 0.5 mm deep. Dill needs 2-3 weeks to germinate. Later, the plants should be thinned out and transplanted to a planting distance of 20 cm. Prefers sunny sites with fresh, well drained, moist soils.

Other names

Botanical name:	Anethum graveolens, A. arvense, A. benevolens, A. sowa, Pastinaca graveolens, P. anethum, Selinum anethum, Ferula graveolens, Angelica graveolens, Peucedanum graveolens
German names:	Gurkenkraut, Dille
French names:	Fenouil Bâtard, Faux Anis, Fenouil Puant, Aneth Odorant
English names:	Dill Weed
Spanish names:	Abesón Doméstico, Anega, Aneldo, Anella, Anetaverón, Aneto, Avezón Doméstico, Eneldo Viscoso, Hinojo Hediondo, Neeneldo
Italian names:	Anice Bastardo