Dill Seeds

Dill is a fantastic herb that brings a burst of flavor to your dishes and adds a lovely touch to your sunny herb garden. This annual plant sports feathery blue-green foliage and charming tiny yellow flowers that turn into a bounty of small brown seeds come fall. You can use both the dill leaves and seeds to enhance the taste of pickles, potatoes, eggs, and fish.

To keep a steady supply of fresh dill leaves, try sowing seeds every couple of weeks. Dill thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil under the full embrace of the sun. It’s best to direct sow the seeds without burying them too deep. Just a heads-up, plant your dill away from carrots to prevent any negative reactions and maintain a bit of distance from fennel to preserve the dill’s distinct flavor. On the flip side, dill makes a great garden buddy for cabbage and onions.

Even without its culinary uses, dill would earn its keep in the garden. Its striking umbrella-like flowers are not only a visual treat but also a magnet for beneficial insects that help keep those pesky aphids at bay. When the plants mature, they’ll stand tall at about 36 inches and spread out to around 12 inches.

When it’s seed-harvesting time, just pop a paper bag over the fading flowers and give the stem a shake now and then. The rattle sound inside the bag means you’ve got yourself a collection of dill seeds. And if you fancy a self-sustaining dill population in your garden, let some seeds drop and chill until spring rolls around. You’ll be greeted with plenty of new plants.

This gem of a herb is a proud member of the Park Seed family, so you know you’re planting top-notch quality in your garden. Zone information for planting dill is crucial, so be sure to check that it’s compatible with your local climate for the best growing experience!
Packet contains approximately 1.5 grams.