New! Dark green dill for container and baby-leaf production.
Ella is an attractive, compact, dark green dill bred for pot- and baby-leaf production. Short hypocotyls give it a sturdy, upright, and compact plant habit. Ht. 10–16″. USDA Certified Organic.
Specs:
- Packet: 200 seeds
- Avg. 26,200 seeds/oz
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-21 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) – Sow in spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Sow seeds 1/8- 1/4″ deep, 1/4- 1/2″ apart, in rows at least 3″ apart. Thinning is not necessary. Successive sowings can be done every three weeks to harvest fresh greens continuously. Transplant – Dill can be started indoors in containers or cell trays. Sow 3-5 seeds per cell. Transplant out using 2-4″ spacing in rows at least 4″ apart.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 1/4- 1/2″.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Foliage may be harvested once the plants have become established right up to flowering. Harvest seed heads just as the seeds begin to turn a golden brown. Foliage and seeds can both be dried and stored for future use. Dry foliage in the dark to preserve flavor and color.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Prefers a rich, light soil, but will grow in most soils.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Anethum graveolens
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