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Bouquet Dill — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Bouquet Dill
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

40-60days to harvest

7-21days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring, 2-4 weeks before last frost. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, tolerates poor soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 2-5 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Blue-green feathery foliage with yellow umbrella flowers
Size: Compact, bushy plant with fine-textured leaves
Shape: Feathery, thread-like leaves on hollow stems
Flavour: Classic dill flavor - fresh, tangy, and slightly sweet with pickle-like notes

In the kitchen

Pickling, fish dishes, potato salad, herb butter, fresh in salads and soups

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, parsley worm caterpillars
Diseases: Powdery mildew, damping off, leaf blight
Resistance: Good resistance to most diseases, may get powdery mildew in humid conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CabbageDill repels cabbage worms and improves cabbage growth and flavor

TomatoesDill attracts beneficial insects that prey on tomato hornworms and aphids

CucumberDill repels cucumber beetles and attracts pollinators for better fruit set

LettuceDill provides light shade and attracts beneficial insects while repelling aphids

OnionsBoth plants repel common garden pests and do not compete for nutrients

Brussels SproutsDill deters cabbage moths and improves the flavor of brassicas

BroccoliDill attracts parasitic wasps that control broccoli pests like aphids and caterpillars

MarigoldsBoth attract beneficial insects and create a pest-deterrent combination

Avoid

CarrotsMature dill can stunt carrot growth and affect root development

FennelCross-pollinates with dill and can reduce seed viability and flavor

LavenderCompetes for similar nutrients and can inhibit dill's growth through allelopathy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 43
Protein (g): 3.46
Fat (g): 1.12
Carbohydrate (g): 7.02
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin A (µg): 386
Vitamin C (mg): 85
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.185
Folate (µg): 150
Calcium (mg): 208
Iron (mg): 6.59
Magnesium (mg): 55
Phosphorus (mg): 66
Potassium (mg): 738
Zinc (mg): 0.91

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Bouquet Dill

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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