Long Island Mammoth
Dill
Heirloom
Anethum graveolens
★ 4.01 review · 3 sources
Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Anethum
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Spicy / Pungent
Intended Use
MicrogreensPicklingSeed Harvest
Maturity
Early
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
7–21 days
at 50–80 °F
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Days to Maturity
40–70 days
Plant Height
2–4 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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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
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–70 °F
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Soil Temp
50–80 °F
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Air Temp
28–95 °F
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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★☆August 26, 2026
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