{"product_id":"anethum-graveolens-dill-british-grown-culinary-herb","title":"Anethum graveolens - Dill - British Grown Culinary Herb","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFeathery blue-green foliage and delicate umbrella-shaped flower heads make Dill both a beautiful ornamental plant and a highly useful culinary herb. Its aromatic leaves are widely used in salads, fish dishes, and pickling, while the flowers and seeds are equally valued in the kitchen. Fast growing and easy to cultivate, dill brings texture, movement, and wildlife value to kitchen gardens, raised beds, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDill\u003c\/b\u003e is a versatile herb that earns its place in both ornamental and edible gardens. The finely divided foliage creates a soft, airy effect among vegetables and flowers, while the blooms attract a wide range of beneficial insects. Easy to grow from seed and quick to establish, it is a rewarding addition to any sunny garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual Herb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdible, Culinary Herb, Fast Growing, Pollinator Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e June to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e April to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnethum graveolens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (strong-scented dill)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It has been cultivated for thousands of years as both a culinary and medicinal herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Allow some plants to flower if you would like to collect seeds or support pollinators. Remove spent flower heads once seeds have been harvested if self-seeding is not desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent plant for beneficial insects. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, hoverflies, lacewings, parasitic wasps, and butterflies. It is also a food plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in full sun and is ideal for herb gardens, vegetable plots, raised beds, wildlife gardens, and large containers. Best grown in a sheltered location protected from strong winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during dry periods, particularly while young plants are establishing. Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Grows best in loam or sandy soils with good moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally requires little feeding. Incorporating garden compost into the soil before planting will usually provide sufficient nutrients for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow dill directly where it is to grow whenever possible. Like many members of the carrot family, it develops a taproot and can be reluctant to establish if transplanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDill has been cultivated for over 5,000 years and was highly valued by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The name “dill” is thought to derive from an Old Norse word meaning “to soothe”, reflecting its long history of traditional use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58299377189245,"sku":"9489287971871","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/anethum-graveolens-dill-british-grown-culinary-herb","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}