Dill
(Dwarf fernleaf strain)

Photo:
Fernleaf Dill , David MacTavish, Hutchinson
Farm greenhouses, Burlington, ON, May 4,
2012
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Grown at Hutchinson Farm since
the 1980's. Available May 2018, in 4½" pots and
planters.
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- Description
Anethum
graveolens
Winter Hardiness: Annual
Light Requirements: Sun, part sun
Height: 12 - 18"
Habit: Upright
Where to plant: Well drained soil in your garden,
or containers
- In the
Garden
Fernleaf Dill was an All
American Selections winner for 1992. It's an
exceptional dill variety -abundant leaves,
delayed flowering, and compact habit. Fernleaf
Dill is the only dill you can grow in
containers. Like
all dills, Fernleaf will flower (yellow
blossoms) and produce seeds.
- In the
Kitchen
Not just for pickles! Fernleaf
dill is the best dill to grow if you want lots
of leaves. The leaves are well known as an
accompaniment to fish, and there are many
other uses such as in dips, sauces, salads,
etc.
- Harvest
Cut off young leaves.
- Preserve
Best use fresh, also dry, or blanch and
freeze
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