Dill


Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens L.
Synonym: Peucedanum graveolens
Family: Apiaceae
Dill(Anethum graveolens)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 5-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to -20°F (-29°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Origin: Mediterranean basin

Growth Habits: Annual herb, up to 3 feet tall (1 m).

Watering Needs: Moderate to little water. More water will make it grow faster. Needs good drainage.

Propagation: Seeds sown in place.

Dill(Anethum graveolens)
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.

The foliage is used fresh or dried in fish dishes and in pickles.

Propagation:
Sow dill in place several times a year for constant supply. Thin seedlings 18 inches apart (50 cm)


 

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