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Week 16 – April 20, 2024

Plant Information

Fernleaf Dill

  • Fernleaf Dill - Bloom
  • Fernleaf Dill - Container

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens

Common Name: Dill, Annual Herb

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)

Height: 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Grown for its seeds and foliage, dill has a strong flavor used often with fish, lamb, potatoes and peas.
Great variety for use in pickling, too.

Grower Information:

  • Perfect for patio planters – dwarf, compact plants don’t need staking and won’t topple over.
  • Can also be grown in-ground and used for traditional culinary purposes.
  • Late flowering allows for a long harvest season and extended ornamental period.
  • All-America Selections National Winner.