Dill is one of the easiest herb plants to grow, you probably will not use a lot of it, but fresh dill is an excellent addition to many recipes. Related to parsley but with a slight bitter taste it works well with cheese dishes ( we add a little to spinache pie) and is widely used in preserves as well 'dill pickles' of course. Propagating and Growing DillTry growing from seed planted directly to the garden ( or container) in early spring once the frosts have gone, its a tall growing plant that will reach nearly 3ft (1m). Rember to thin out the new seedlings so as not to overcrowd. Dill seems to resent being transplanted that is why we sow directly and then thin out. A humus rich moist soil is essential. Water in seeds well with our favorite liquid seaweed fertilizer and keep moist. You can snip off the leaves to use in cooking as you like, and if you are keen you can collect the seeds once they have set (late summer) and let them dry by hnging upside down with the seed heads in a paper bag. Just give the bag a good shake and the sees should drop out, or you can thresh then using a flexible cane. |
Dill seeds are available to buy online from specilaist herb nurseries listed.
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