Herb Dill - Annual

Additional Details

When to Sow Dill Seeds

All year round on a windowsill March to June outdoors.

Where to Sow

Sow thinly direct outdoors where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½in) deep, into finely-prepared soil. Alternatively sow seeds in succession 1.5cm (1/2in) deep, in small pots of compost, lightly covering the seed with a sprinkling of compost on a warm light windowsill all year round. Tolerates most soils, but resists drought.

What to do next

Thin outdoor seedlings to 20cm (8") apart. Position in full sun.

Harvest

Indoor crops all year round Outdoor crops from May. Pick a few leaves, as required, from each plant so that they regrow quickly.

Handy Tip

Harvest the leaves when young for fresh use or drying. Later when the seeds are ripe and turn brown on outdoor crops, cut the stems, shake the seeds into a paper bag and dry indoors.

Nutritional Values

Has a significant amount of vitamin A and Vitamin C as well as trace amounts of folate, iron and manganese.