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Fernleaf Dill — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Fernleaf Dill
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

40-50days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer. Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, moderate drought tolerance
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam, adapts to most soils
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Height: 2-5 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Blue-green feathery foliage
Size: 6-8".
Shape: Dense, compact, fern-like foliage
Flavour: Classic dill flavor, fresh and aromatic with slight anise notes

In the kitchen

Fresh in salads, fish dishes, potato salad, tzatziki, pickling, soups. Excellent for garnishing.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Parsley worms, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial blight (uncommon)
Resistance: Good general disease resistance, slow to bolt extends harvest window

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.

TomatoesDill repels tomato hornworms and aphids, while tomatoes provide shade for dill

CabbageDill attracts beneficial insects that control cabbage worms and other brassica pests

CucumbersDill repels cucumber beetles and attracts predatory wasps

LettuceDill provides light shade and attracts beneficial insects while lettuce doesn't compete for space

OnionsBoth plants repel different pest insects, creating a protective effect

BroccoliDill attracts parasitic wasps that control cabbage loopers and other brassica pests

CornCorn provides wind protection for delicate dill fronds while dill attracts beneficial predators

MarigoldsBoth plants attract beneficial insects and have pest-repelling properties

Avoid

CarrotsCan cross-pollinate with dill since both are in the carrot family, affecting seed quality

FennelCan cross-pollinate with dill and may inhibit dill's growth through allelopathic effects

CilantroCompetes for similar growing conditions and attracts the same pests

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.

Fernleaf 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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