Dill
Anethum graveolens
The story
Originating in North Africa and West Asia, dill has traveled far and wide. It became deeply integrated into the culinary traditions of Eurasia, where generations of cooks have harvested both its seeds and its feathery leaves to flavor their traditional dishes.
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- Family
- Apiaceae
How to use it
Dill is widely cultivated across Eurasia for its leaves and seeds, which serve as a popular herb and spice for flavoring food.
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Gardening tip
When planting dill, make sure to sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Dill grows best in full sun and can be a great companion plant, especially for cabbage family crops, as it can help deter pests.
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In the kitchen
Both the leaves and seeds of dill are widely used as a herb or spice to flavor food. It is a member of the celery family, Apiaceae, and its aromatic parts are popular culinary additions across Eurasia.
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About
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae. It is the only species in the genus Anethum. Dill is widely grown in Eurasia where its leaves and seeds are used as a herb or spice for flavouring food.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dill
- Slug
- dill
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Anethum
- Species
- graveolens
- Category
- Herb
- Wikidata QID
- Q26686
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 48
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