Dill is an erect, hardy annual herb. The delicate, blue-green leaves are thin, wispy and fern like, contrasting nicely with other plants in the garden. Dill is tasty with pickles, eggs and poached fish, especially salmon. Add fresh dill to pasta. Marinate chicken in plain yogurt and lots of fresh Dill. Use in potato salad, coleslaw, fresh beets, muffins and hollandaise sauce. Flavors vinegars, mustard-based sauces and dressings. It also works with tomatoes, fish (especially Salmon), eggs, pickles, salads, and vegetables. *Click on the "Pruning" tab above for harvesting instructions*.

Height: 3' to 5' Landscape Usages: Containers / Planters, Annual Flower Bed Growth Rate: Fast Colors: Yellow Resistant To: Disease, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Loamy, Well-Drained, Potting Mix Water Needs: Average Theme Gardens: Herb USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Spread: 1' to 2' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun, Partial Shade Foliage Color: Green, Blue Seasons of Bloom: Summer Blooms Type: Herb Culinary Usages: Seafood, Vegetable Dishes, Desserts, Dressings / Marinade, Eggs, Oil / Vinegars, Pickles / Pickled, Poultry, Salads / Sandwiches, Sauces

Dill Herb Feeding Instructions

Dill requires fertilization in the early Spring. This will ensure hearty growth throughout the summer. Use of an organic plant food is suggested whenever fertilizing edible plants.

Dill Herb Pruning Instructions

Dill plants yield two different herbs: dill seed (the fruit of the plant) and dill weed (the top eight inches of the leaves). Fresh Dill leaves can be picked before the plant flowers, and can also be dried, but fresh is preferable. Stems can be snipped as needed, and then frozen. Dill seeds can be harvested 2-3 weeks after the plant blossoms, and are a light brown color. Store in a breathable container, such as an envelope, at least for the first few weeks. This ensures that the seeds are completely dry, after which they can be transferred to an airtight container without concern for mold.

Dill Herb Pest Instructions

Dill has no serious problems with pests or diseases.