Dill

(Anethum graveolens)

Aromatic, primarily fresh culinary herb. Annual to 90cm. Stem is hollow with white and green stripes. Seeds sweet and used in reducing appetite. Organic source of potassium, sodium, sulphur, and phosphorus. Calmative, diuretic, strengthens the brain. Companion to cabbage. Sunny position, sow spring to autumn. 60 days.

Seed count: 550/g.

Companion Planting

Try these plants as good neighbours for Dill

• Beetroot

• Broccoli

• Brussels Sprouts

• Cabbage

• Carrot

• Cauliflower

• Celery

• Chervil

• Coriander

• Cucumber

• Fennel

• Tomato