Dill

Where does Dill grow?

Found in: Afghanistan, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Caucasus, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesser Antilles, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Marquesas, Mediterranean, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UAE, United States, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, West Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are 2 (4) Anethum species.

Status: It is sold in markets. In Papua New Guinea not yet widely grown or used. It is a cultivated herb.

Growing Dill

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. They are not easily transplanted. Seed are therefore best sown where they are to grow. Seed should be 1 cm deep and with 25 cm between plants. (Dill and fennel can cross pollinate.)

Edible Uses: The seeds are used to flavour foods. They are added to pickles. The young leaves can be eaten. They have an aniseed flavour and are used in soups, salads, sauces, and with vegetables. The flowers are also used. It is one of the main ingredients in curry powder. The leaves and seeds are used for tea.

Production: Plants are fast growing. The leaves can be cut for use at any time, but they are at their best just before flowering. Plants can be cut 6 weeks after planting. Seeds are harvested when the plants are mature and have finished flowering and the fruits are fully formed. Harvesting during the cool of morning or evening avoids seeds being shattered and lost.

Nutrition Info

Dill Photos

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