Description
Matures in 70 Days
An easy-to-grow and attractive annual whose pleasingly aromatic young steam are used for flavoring soups and sauces, and the seeds, as well as the herbage, are essential in dill pickles. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall.
SOWINGSow seed outdoors as soon as the danger of frost is past. Plant seed in rows 1to 2 feet apart spacing seed 1 inch apart in the row. Cover seed withinch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seeds begin to grow.
THINNINGWhen plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 6 to 8 inches apart in the row. Does not transplant well.
GERMINATIONSeed germinates in 10 to 15 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.
REMARKSSeparate seeds from heads by shaking loose in paper bag. Cut and use leaves either fresh or dried.
