Long Island Mammoth
Dill
Anethum graveolens
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Anethum
About
Annual herb. Easy to grow and an excellent way to flavor salads, soups, meat, and fish. Highly aromatic. Use to make dill pickles
Characteristics
Color
Green
Intended Use
Seed Harvest
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–10 days
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Days to Maturity
65–70 days
Plant Height
2.5–4 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
9 in
Row Spacing
9 in
Thin To
9 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–70 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow directly in the garden in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Thin plants to 9 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. The seeds can be harvested when the lower part of a seed cluster is ripe.
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