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Herb Garden Plants – Dill

Anethum graveolens (Umbelliferae)

Appearance:

Most herb garden information texts describe as dill herb garden plants that are finely cut feathers blue, green leaves and lemon yellow flowers with a flat head mid-summer. Although this varies slightly from one plant to another, this is a fairly accurate description to dill as a whole. It grows to about 90 cm (3 feet) tall.

Use:

The leaves and seeds contain a mild sedative but the flavors are different. Dill water is a resource for screaming babies 100 years ago and the dill is the ingredient of sweet water in the complaint. Its main culinary use as an addition to cucumbers and gherkins – known in America as pickles. Vinegar Dill is another popular condiment, made by dipping a half cup of dill in a quart of malt vinegar for three to four hours, and then filter the liquid and bottling.

History:

A native of the Mediterranean countries and Russia.

Cultivation:

These more delicate garden plants have hollow stems grass who become over-staffing in flower and can be downed by the wind, so it is better to find a protected place to grow dill. Sow seeds in a place sunny dispel the seedlings to 20 cm (8 inches) away. Growing up in the area if possible as dill flower screw is usually prematurely when transplanted. Information current herb garden, says to plant dill in spring when the ground warms up and continue with staggered plantings every two weeks in the summer to ensure supply Regular fresh leaves. When the seeds are very mild winters can be sown in the fall (autumn) for the winter and provide a good harvest in early spring next. Do not plant near fennel – both plants tend to cross-pollination and the resulting seeds lose flavor. The sparse foliage can be cut about 6 to 7 weeks after sowing and the seed harvested when fully ripe.

Collection:

For the richest flavor of these plant an herb garden, harvest the leaves just before the plant flowers. Twigs wrapped in sealed and maintained for several weeks in the freezer. Alternatively, cut the leaves, add a little water and freeze in ice cubes.

About the Author

Pete Steel has grown herbs for 25 years in several different climates and soils. He gives out herb garden information and writes about herb garden plants.