paleohunter's plant: Dill (Anethum graveolens 'Bouquet')

Database link: Dill (Anethum graveolens 'Bouquet')

Status: Have

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Medicinal Herb
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Direct sow late spring through summer, or sow when cucumbers are transplanted, to coincide maturity for pickling. Dill tends to bolt if transplanted, so it is best direct sown. Stagger the harvest by sowing every 2-3 weeks for a constant supply of fresh leaves.

Temperature for germination: 15-21°C (60-70°F).
DTG: 10-21 days.
Needs light to germinate. Sow 5mm (¼") deep. Thin the plants to 15cm (6″) apart.

Grow in moderately rich soil in full sun. Water and feed regularly, and stop any overhead watering once plants are 60cm (24″) tall to prevent issues with mildew forming on the leaves.

Harvest
Begin harvesting once plants reach 15cm (6″) tall. About 12 weeks after sprouting the seed heads begin to form. When the first seeds have turned brown, cut the whole head and hang it upside down for the drying seeds to fall out into trays or paper bags. Dill leaf loses most of its flavor when dried, so freeze it in ice cube trays filled with water for use all winter.

Companion Planting
Dill improves the health of cabbages and other Brassicas, and is a very good companion for corn, cucumbers, lettuce, and onions. Dill attracts ladybugs, lacewings, and the parasitoid wasps that feed on garden caterpillars. At the same time it repels aphids and spider mites. Avoid planting near carrots and tomatoes. - https://www.westcoastseeds.com...
Events
March 27, 2021: Obtained plant
March 6, 2022: Obtained plant
March 25, 2023: Transplanted (HD)
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