Dill - Mammoth
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Mammoth Dill (Anethum graveolens) an heirloom annual, grows quickly from seed and can grow between 1-2m (3-6 feet") tall. It produces dark green fern like foliage as well large yellow umbrils that will mature into seed if allowed. The strong appetizing aroma from the leaves is what is used for pickling. Mammoth Dill is easy to grow and can readily self-seed. Dill is also used to attract beneficial insects such as lacewings, lady bugs, hover flies and parasitic wasps to the garden.
Dill is an aromatic herb that is commonly used in pickling and cooking. Dill is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
Soil Conditions: Well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Planting Depth: Plant seeds 3-6mm (1/8-1/4”) deep. Germination: 7-14 days. Height at Maturity: 60-90cm (24-36”) tall. Days to Maturity: 40-70 days. Watering: Keep soil moist and cool. Dill prefers consistent watering throughout the season. Sun/Shade: Full sun. Spacing after Thinning: Thin seedlings to 15-30cm (6-12”) apart.
