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DILL

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Anethum graveolens
Dill, a popular annual, has bluish-green stems that contrast with finely divided, yellow-green, plume-like leaves and yellowish flowers. Dill will produce wispy leaves growing on a single stem about 30in high. At this stage the plant will begin to produce flower heads, causing the leaf production to stop. Start picking fresh leaves as soon as they are large enough to use just as flowers open. The yellowish flowers that form are best used fresh as they loose their flavor after drying. For dill seeds allow flower heads to form and go to seed. Cut the seed heads when most of the flowers are gone, and hang them upside down by the ste

For best results - Water Moderately

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height 3-5'
Width 3-12"
 
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