Dill - Herb , 'Anethon of Dioscorides' - Dukat

Anethum graveolens, Annual Herb, Green Wispy Leaves, Annual Herb, unique in that both leaves & seeds are used as a seasoning. Green leaves are wispy, fernlike & have a soft, sweet taste. Dried seeds are brown & oval in shape & are similar in taste to caraway, an aromatic flavour, sweet & citrusy, but also slightly bitter, providing a tangy addition to pickles, salad dressing & fish dishes. In companion planting, it draws in many beneficial insects as umbrella flower heads go to seed. Plus, it makes a good companion for cucumbers, But Not for carrots & tomatoes (Can help relieve gas) Ht: 2 to 3 ft., Seed Count Approx - 210 avg
 
 SOWING - Ht: 2 to 3 ft, Sow dill seeds outdoors directly into well-prepared soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Sow seeds thinly in rows 1cm deep. Dill can also be sown directly in large pots. Make regular sowings for a continuous supply of fresh leaves. It may be planted in spring or fall. Planted in early spring, produces seeds during the same season. If planted in Autumn, the seed germinates on its own & ready in Spring