Dill, Heirloom (Fernleaf)
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Lake Valley Heirloom Fernleaf Dill Seeds
This distinctive dill grows much shorter than a typical dill plant, but is used in the same ways. Seed heads are a must for pickling. Its fernlike foliage is used to flavor seafood, poultry, eggs, and salads. A prolific producer. It won an All America Selections award in 1992.
Sowing Information:
- Light: Full sun
- When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 to 3 weeks to ensure a continual fresh supply of foliage and seeds.
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4 inches
- Row Spacing: 12 inches
- Thinning: When 3 inches tall, thin to 1 every 4 inches
- Days to Germinate: 7-14 days
- Days to Maturity: 70 days
Growing Notes:
- Harvesting: Cut the leaves anytime as needed. For pickling, cut seed heads before yellow flowers appear. Allow flowers to produce seeds for dried use.
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant
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