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Botanical name
Anethum graveolens
Other names
Dill, East Indian dill, Dill-oil plant, Anet, Sabbath day posy, Meeting-seed, Anethum sowa
Genus
Species
A. graveolens - A. graveolens is an annual with finely dissected, aromatic blue-green leaves, and flat heads of tiny yellow flowers in summer. Used as a common culiary herb.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (dill).
Habit
Upright, Spreading
COLOUR
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Can be left to self-seed after flowering. If not grown for seed, deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Anethum graveolens (Dill) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Add to salads, Edging, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun sheltered from strong winds (ideally your kitchen). Water freely in dry conditions to inhibit bolting. It is good idea to separate from fennel as they look similar.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered