Anethum graveolens Florist’s Dill

Anethum graveolens ‘Mariska’ –  Florists Dill

A more robust form of Dill, with tall stems and large chartreuse green umbels. Wonderfully fragrant, both it’s flowers and leaves are also good for culinary use. Loved by hoverflies and self seeds freely.

Plant type: hardy annual

Site: full sun, sheltered

Height: 1m

Spacing: 30cm

Sown to grown: 12 weeks

Min. seeds per packet: 100 seeds

Growing tips: prefers to be direct sown, support the stems and grow in a sheltered position to avoid windrock. Sow successionally starting in April when the ground has warmed up.

Harvesting/Arranging tips: harvest when the umbels are fully open and almost going to seed

Vase life: 10 days

Cost: £2.50