Dwarf Dill

• Dill is sometimes called Fernleaf.
• This annual herb matures in 70 days. It has dark blue-green leaves that resemble carrot leaves.
• Dill is the herb most people think of when flavoring pickles. The narrow stems can be dried and retain much of their taste.
• Its blossoms and foliage are edible and best eaten fresh. The seeds are used in pickling.
• Dill isn't fussy about soil type, but it takes 14 days to germinate, so it needs full sun.
• Sow dwarf dill seeds ¼ inch deep (6 mm) and 1 inch apart (2.5 cm).
• Once they reach 1 inch in height (2.5 cm), thin out the weaker seedlings, leaving the rest 4 inches apart (10 cm).
• Dill is fragile and does not transplant well, so sow more than you need because you will not be able to keep what you thin out.
• Dwarf dill will reach about 18 inches high (46 cm), one-third the height of regular dill.
• You can leave dill to reseed itself, but the taste can be affected if fennel is growing nearby.

Fascinating Facts!

1. Dill is an annual herb that belongs to the celery family.
2. Although dwarf dill is small in size, it can attract a variety of beneficial insects to your garden, such as ladybugs and lacewings.
3. Dwarf dill plants can produce tiny yellow flowers that are attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.
4. In addition to its culinary uses, dwarf dill has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion and insomnia.

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