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Dill
(Anethum graveolens) - Annual
The dill leave is used
with smoked fish and the seeds, which are strongly flavoured are used in cooking.
Sow in mid-spring with well drained soil and sunshine. Dill can grow to 5 ft
tall so may require support. Don't let it seed itself as you will have dill
everywhere and cut it back to encourage fresh leaf growth. Water in hot weather
to prevent it bolting. Keep away from Fennel and Coriander.
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Plant
Height
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Up
to 90cm/3 ft
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Where
to Sow
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Outdoors
directly in the ground in a sunny position.
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Sowing
time
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March/April
- temperature +16C/61F.
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How to
Sow
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2.5cm/1-inch
apart. Press into soil surface
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After
Germination
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Keep
moist.
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Growing
on - in Pots
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Not
recommended
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Growing
on- in ground
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When
7.55cm/3-inches tall, thin to 30cm/12-inches apart. Stake tall
plants.
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Harvesting
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Pick
leaves just before the flowers open. Harvest seeds when they are flat
and brown.
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Uses
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The
leaves are great sprinkled on news potatoes, tomatoes, grilled salmon,
spinach, green beans, cucumbers and squash. Use the seeds for pickling.
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