Anethum graveolens
Dill's attractive ferny foliage is used fresh or dried in dips, salads, soups and sauces - or to flavor peas and potatoes. The seeds are commonly grown for pickling and are also good additions to potato salad or coleslaw. Seeds are used medicinally to treat flatulence. Annual.
HR51 BOUQUETDill Seeds
Bouquet is the best variety for producing dill seed. It blooms early and the seed umbels are large - meaning more seeds faster than with other dill varieties. Packet is 1.5 grams, about 750 seeds.
HR53 SUPERDUKATDill Seeds
Superdukat is an improved variety with a high (3%) essential oil content. This one is grown for its abundant foliage and particularly fine flavor. Packet is 2 grams, about 1,000 seeds.
How to Plant DILL Seeds
Sow seed indoors in cell packs or flats, 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press into soil and lightly cover. Kept at 60-65 degrees F., germination is in 14-21 days. Transplant into the garden 10-12 inches apart. Can be direct sown 1/4 inch deep into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost. Comments: Best in full sun, tolerates poor soil. For a steady supply of fresh leaves throughout the season, plant in early spring, again in June and once more in July.
