Herb – Dill – Bouquet

Description

50 Seeds per pack

Dill Bouquet – Bouquet Dill

Days to Maturity: 55–70 Days

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade

Botanical Name: (Anethum graveolens)

A fast-growing, easy to grow annual native to the Mediterranean, Bouquet Dill has been a staple in herb gardens, both for its culinary and medicinal uses. Known since ancient times for soothing digestion, easing colic, and freshening breath, it has also been used for respiratory issues and menstrual relief.

It grows 30–36 inches tall, with dark green, fern-like foliage and large, airy flower heads that span up to 6 inches across. These clusters of tiny yellow blossoms are edible and make a delightful addition to salads or as a garnish. Once flowering begins, leaf production halts, and the plant dies after seed maturation.

The leaves have a delicate flavor, while the flowers bring a more intense herbal note, and the seeds provide a pungent, slightly bitter spice. All parts are edible, making this herb highly versatile.

A traditional seasoning for fish, particularly salmon, dill also brightens cucumber salads, potato dishes, yogurt dips like tzatziki, and soups. Dill seeds are essential in pickling recipes and add depth to spice blends.

Its essential oil is used for both culinary and aromatic purposes, and is commonly found in soaps, perfumes, and cosmetic preparations.

Rich in vitamins A, C, folate, and riboflavin, along with calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus, Bouquet Dill brings both health and flavor to the herb garden.

Planting Instructions for Dill – Bouquet Seeds

Dill is an annual plant that loves full sun, and loose, moderate to rich soil. For fresh dill throughout the season, make small sowings every few weeks. Do not plant near carrots or tomatoes, as they are known to compete poorly with dill. Plant the first crop outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

To sow, plant seeds ¼” deep, spacing them 4–6” apart in rows 18 inches apart. Alternatively, you can broadcast seeds over a square bed and gently rake them into the soil. Water seeds thoroughly after planting. Germination usually takes 10–14 days in soil temperatures between 60–70°F.

Once seedlings have emerged and are established, thin them to stand 6–12” apart. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. For an extended harvest, do not allow the plants to flower. Also, since dill has a tendency to blow over in strong wind, consider sheltering the plants or staking taller ones.

You can begin harvesting as soon as the plant has four or five leaves. Pinch off the leaves or cut them with scissors, or harvest entire stalks if needed. To collect seeds, wait until the first seeds begin turning brown, then cut the whole seed head and hang it upside down so the seeds can dry and fall out into trays or paper bags.

If dill is allowed to go to seed naturally and the soil is left undisturbed, it often self-sows. You may find new dill plants appearing on their own the following spring.

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