Growing Dill
 Dill characteristics:
Dill is a tall wispy plant with soft
yellow flowers resembling a fireworks display. Both the seeds and
plant are cultivated from this versatile plant that grows up to 4' tall.
Growing dill:
Dill does not transplant and should be
planted from seed. Sow the seeds 1/4"
deep in moist soil as dill germinates slowly. Dill loves sunny,
acidic soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and
continue into maturity. Drying out dill causes the plant to
prematurely flower.
Harvesting dill:
Dill weed: Allow the plant to reach 1'
then cut off as needed. Dill weed is best cut before the
plant flowers.
Dill seed: Cut the plants. Tie
them into clumps and hang them upside down with a paper bag secured over
the bunch to catch the seeds as they drop.
 Uses:
Dill is best known for seasoning pickles
but is delicious in many recipes for meat, fish and poultry. Try our
recipe for
dill
dip!
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