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Dill Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEAnethum graveolens
USD 10.99
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Dill brings feathery fronds and a tangy bite to pickles, fish, and potato salad, and its flowers draw beneficial insects.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
60-70F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
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Dill care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Anethum graveolens
- Common names
- Dill Weed, Dill Seed
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Anethum
- Species
- A. graveolens
Start growing
Direct sow; long taproot makes it hard to transplant. Give space (grows 3-4 feet tall).
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® methodology involves moving the plant to the garden once it reaches 3 inches to respect the taproot.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Matures quickly; harvest leaves early and seeds once they turn brown.
Growing conditions
Open sunny fields and fertile garden soils.
Weather & tolerances
High drought tolerance once established; sensitive to wind.
Pests & plant health
Tomato hornworm and swallowtail butterfly caterpillars (which it hosts!).
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
A tall annual herb with feathery leaves and large yellow flower umbels.
Varieties
‘Mammoth’, ‘Bouquet’, ‘Fernleaf’.
Garden & everyday uses
Pickling, fish dishes, and potato salads. Seeds used in rye bread
Native range & distribution
Native to the Mediterranean and West Russia.
Conservation
Least concern.
Name origins
Old Norse ‘dilla’, meaning to lull or soothe.
History
Used by ancient Greeks for fragrance and by Hippocrates for oral hygiene.
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- SIAC-001-1WE4 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Dill from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Dill seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Dill seeds take to germinate?
Dill seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 60-70F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dill: A Masterclass in Cultivation
Whether you are establishing a backyard garden, a community plot, or an indoor sanctuary, mastering the cultivation of Dill requires a deep understanding of its biological preferen
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