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Mammoth Dill — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Mammoth Dill
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90days to harvest

7-21days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow seeds every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest. Plant 1/4 inch deep after soil can be worked.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate, consistent moisture for best leaf production
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Height: 3-8 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Blue-green feathery foliage with yellow umbrella flowers
Size: 2"
Shape: Tall upright growth with delicate branching foliage
Flavour: Fresh, tangy, slightly sweet with caraway notes

In the kitchen

Pickles, fish dishes, potato salad, herb butter, dill pickles, seed for breads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, carrot rust fly, parsley worm
Diseases: Damping off, bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew
Resistance: Generally disease resistant, avoid overhead watering

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 other brassica pests

TomatoesDill attracts beneficial insects that control tomato hornworms and aphids

CucumbersDill repels cucumber beetles and attracts pollinators

LettuceDill provides light shade and repels aphids that attack lettuce

OnionsOnions repel dill's pest insects while dill attracts beneficial predators

BroccoliDill attracts wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and aphids

Brussels SproutsDill deters cabbage loopers and imported cabbage worms

CornDill attracts beneficial insects that control corn earworm and aphids

Avoid

CarrotsCan stunt carrot growth and may cross-pollinate with wild carrots

FennelBoth are umbellifers that compete for resources and may cross-pollinate

CilantroMay bolt prematurely when grown near mature dill plants

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.

Mammoth 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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