Dill

(Annual)

Dill 
A fragrant and versatile herb, Dill is loved for its delicate, feathery leaves with a subtle aniseed flavour. This striking plant can reach up to 90cm tall, with slender stems topped by clusters of bright yellow flowers. Perfect for flavouring fish, eggs, salads, soups, dips, and potatoes, its seeds are equally valuable for pickling, vinegars, and adding a nutty note to breads.

Planting
• Where: Well-drained soil or compost in beds or containers, in full sun.

Care
• Watering: Keep well watered until established and during dry spells.
• Protection: Guard against frost, slugs, and snails.
• Self-Seeding: Will naturally self-seed in hot weather for a continual crop.

Height & Spread
• Size: 60 – 90cm × 30 – 40cm.

Harvesting
• Leaves & Flowers: Snip as needed, ideally in the morning when flavour is strongest. Avoid taking more than one-third of the plant at a time.
• Seeds: Harvest in late summer when they turn brown.

Top Tips
• Succession Planting: Sow every few weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.
• Culinary Uses: Use fresh leaves for delicate flavour; dry seeds for pickling or seasoning breads and seafood.
• Flower Management: Leave some flowers to go to seed for next year’s crop or to collect seeds for storage.