Dill is a versatile herb that originates from Eastern Europe. It has a fresh flavour synonymous with fish dishes but also wonderful in salads.
The fine frilly leaves, delicate flowers and seeds are all edible.
Height: 50cm or 12ft sometimes needs staking. Days to germination: 5-10 days
Sowing: Indoors in pots all year round in sunny warm position. Outdoors from late April/May to August. Many other plants don’t like Dill so plant on its own somewhere.
Light preference: Sunny/semi-shade
Soil requirements: Light, well-drained soil. Spacing: 12”-20”
Harvest: Keep cutting as needed. For a plentiful supply plant successionally every 3-5 weeks.
Wildlife Benefits: The delicate white flowers are a favourite food for hoverflies, lady bugs and other beneficial insects.
Dill seeds
Each seed packet is hand painted. Inside is a planting guide on recommended months to sow the seeds, transplant them out and then when they should be ready to harvest. I have added the wildlife benefits for growing sunflowers. The artwork can be cut out and sent as a postcard.
The packet is made from 100% post consumer manila card waste.