Anethum graveolens Annual. 68 days. AAS Winner. Extremely compact, basal-branching plant with dark green finely-cut foliage. Has the flavor of the larger types. Quite ornamental. Great in flower beds and containers. Height: 18 inches.
Growing Dwarf Fernleaf Dill Herb Seeds
Days to Maturity: Annual, 65
Hardiness Zone: 3-11
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 9”-12”
Growth Habit: Upright and top-heavy
Soil Preference: Moderately fertile, and well-drained
Temp Preference: Warm
Light Preference: Full sun
Color: Dark green with yellow flower clusters
Flavor: Pickley with hints of anise
Sowing and Growing
Sow dill seeds once the soil is able to be worked. Reseed every 2 weeks into midsummer for a continuous supply. Like many herbs, dill can withstand the heat. Germination takes 7 to 21 days and will continue to grow for 4 to 6 weeks. You can plant dill next to cabbage, but keep well away from fennel. You won’t need to water dill too much, unless it’s potted, then give it 6 to 8 hours of sun each day and water consistently.
Harvesting
You can begin harvesting 60 days from the sow date or as soon as the plant has produced several leaves. Depending on the end use of this herb, keep some plants pruned to delay flowering and let others produce flowers.
- 500 mg - Approximately 450 Seeds
- 1/4 oz - Approximately 6,250 Seeds
- 1 oz- Approximately 25,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately400,000 Seeds