Dill

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a short-lived perennial herb. It is the sole species of the genus Anethum.

Location
Choose a sunny well-drained spot and keep the ground watered in dry weather.

Sowing
Sow seeds from April where the plants are to grow. Thin to 30cm (12in) once seedlings have emerged.

Do not transplant.

Harvest
Gather leaves while they are still young.

To harvest seeds; cut the stem when the flower-head has turned brown. Tie a paper bag over each head and hang upside-down in bunches.