Dill Bouquet
Dill Bouquet
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Dill 'Bouquet' Seeds
'Bouquet' is the gold-standard variety of Dill, bred specifically for its large, vigorous flower heads. It produces tall, hollow stems topped with wide, flat umbels of tiny yellow flowers that look like exploding fireworks frozen in time.
This is a true dual-purpose plant. In early summer, harvest the ferny blue-green leaves ("dill weed") for salads, fish dishes, and potatoes. In late summer, let the magnificent yellow flowers bloom to attract beneficial insects, then harvest the pungent seeds for pickling cucumbers or baking bread. It adds airy height to a border and looks incredible in a vase.
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🌿 Understanding the Plant
Dill is a Hardy Annual.
It grows, flowers, and dies in one season. It is a "cool season" crop that can bolt (go to seed quickly) in very hot weather.
The Taproot Issue: Dill has a long taproot (like a carrot). It hates being transplanted. Never buy dill as a plug plant; always sow it direct from seed for the best results.
🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow
Dill is fuss-free but needs light to germinate.
Germination:
Sow directly outdoors from April to July. Scatter seeds thinly in a drill and cover very lightly (just 5mm of soil). Germination takes 7-21 days.
Where to Sow:
It needs a sunny spot sheltered from strong winds (the stems are hollow and can snap). It prefers light, well-drained soil.
Care While Growing:
Succession Sowing: For a constant supply of leaves, sow a short row every 3-4 weeks. If you want seeds/flowers, sow once in April and let them mature.
📋 Plant Specifications
| Latin Name | Anethum graveolens |
| Common Name | Dill 'Bouquet' |
| Hardiness | H3 (Hardy Annual) |
| Light Required | Full Sun ☀️ |
| Height | ↕️ 75cm - 90cm |
| Spread | ↔️ 30cm |
| Spacing | 🌱 20cm apart |
| Great for | 🥒 Pickling ✂️ Cut Flowers 🐟 Cooking 🐝 Hoverflies |
| Seed Count | Approx. 300 seeds per packet |
🤝 Perfect Garden Companions
Dill is a brilliant companion plant for both veg and flowers:
- 🥒 Cucumbers: The Pickle Bed. Grow them together! Dill attracts predatory wasps and hoverflies which eat the aphids that attack cucumber plants. Plus, they go into the pickle jar together later.
- 🔵 Cornflower 'Blue Ball': The Acid Contrast. The acid-yellow flowers of Dill look incredible next to the electric blue of Cornflowers. Both are hardy annuals that can be sown directly in the same patch.
📅 Sowing & Harvesting Calendar
Sow outdoors April-July. Harvest leaves May-Sept. Harvest seeds August-Oct.
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow Outdoors | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | ||||||||
| Harvest | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ |
⚠️ Swallowtail Butterfly
If you see a large, stripy green caterpillar on your Dill or Fennel, don't squish it! It is the larvae of the Swallowtail Butterfly. Sacrifice a few leaves to help them grow.
🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence
Dill flowers are an absolute magnet for hoverflies. These insects are the gardener's best friend, as their larvae eat aphids!
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