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DILL

SEPT06-WILD

Description	Dill is one of the easiest herbs to grow and would make a great first herb for someone who has never grown herbs before. Fresh from the garden it is great in salads, stews, pickles and many dishes just to perk them up a bit. Easy to dry it can be saved for use throughout the year. Surprisingly, Dill is a member of the carrot family.
Planting	Dill likes to be planted in cool weather. In warm winter areas that don't experience a hard frost, you can plant dill in fall or winter. In cooler areas, plant dill a week or two before your last hard frost. After the first sowing, plant again every 10 days or so for a continuous crop. Full sun is best but it will tolerate afternoon shade. Plant near a fence or at the back of your garden, plants can be as high as 3 ft so may need staking.
Watering	As needed, don't soak.
Blooms	Don't let your dill bloom until you are ready for it to go to seed
Getting More	Dill does not like to be transplanted so it is best to sow seeds.  If you let the seeds fall it will reseed itself each year.
Notes	To dry dill, spread in a single layer on a paper towel and microwave on high for 3 minutes, remove and discard the hard stems, crumble the leaves, and store in an airtight container protected from light. Dill only lasts a few days once cut so cut it as needed.
AKA:	Anethum graveolens