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Dill

Anethum graveolens

A staple Finnish herb. Sow several times for a steady supply.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Sowing / plantingresow every 2–3 weeks until midsummer[1]
Sowing depthabout 0.6 cm (¼ in.)[1]
Seed rate / spacingrows 60 cm, thin to 25–30 cm[1]
pHslightly acidic (no exact value in the sources)[1]
Lightindoors 5–6 h sun or 12 h fluorescent[1]

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. University of Minnesota Extension: Growing dill
  2. RHS: Dill – grow your own
  3. Martat: Suunnittele ruukkuviljelyn kasvit