Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb that grows well here in autumn and spring when its not too hot and not too cold. Dill grows very easily from seed, another simple and tasty herb for any garden.
How I grow dill
Dill forms large flowers and seed-heads at the end of the season, and I keep a few seeds and sprinkle the rest around the garden. Every year more dill pops up around the garden towards the end of winter. It grows huge and flowers again as the weather warms up.
Do you grow and use dill?
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How I grow dill
Dill forms large flowers and seed-heads at the end of the season, and I keep a few seeds and sprinkle the rest around the garden. Every year more dill pops up around the garden towards the end of winter. It grows huge and flowers again as the weather warms up.
How I use dill
Dill leaves have a tangy flavour. I never liked dill when I only had dried dill, it wasn't until I tried fresh dill that I really appreciated the taste. It compliments seafood, eggs and potatoes. I used it in my pickled cucumbers and its also good in mayonnaise (which I have not perfected). I like it chopped up with other fresh herbs like chervil, parsley and basil, as a garnish with salad or on meat. I also pick the dill leaves and dry them in my dehydrator (and they are nearly as good as fresh leaves).
Dill seeds can also be used, they have a similar taste, and keep better than the dried leaves. Both are good for digestion (particularly spasms) and can be used to make a tea. It is also recommended for increasing milk production for breastfeeding mothers, and can be used for cough and flu remedies.
Dill flowers are great for feeding pollinators including honey bees
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| I think this is a parsley flower, but dill is very similar with yellow flowers |
How I use herbs - Mint, Peppermint and Spearmint
How I use herbs - Aloe Vera
How I use herbs - Basil
How I use herbs - Ginger, galangal and turmeric
How I use herbs - Marigold, calendula and winter taragon
How I use herbs - Lemon balm
How I use herbs - Soapwort
How I use herbs - Comfrey
How I use herbs - Nasturtium
How I use herbs - Parsley
How I use herbs - Borage
How I use herbs - Herb Robert
How I use herbs - Purslane
How I use herbs - Chickweed
How I use herbs - Neem oil
How I use herbs - Rue, tansy and wormwood
How I use herbs - Brahmi
How I use herbs - Yarrow
How I use herbs - Arrowroot
How I use herbs - Lucerne (afalfa)
How I use herbs - Lavender
How I use herbs - Rosemary and Thyme
How I use herbs - Oregano or Marjoram
How I use herbs - Sweet Violet
How I use herbs - Gotu Kola
How I use herbs - Lemongrass
How I use herbs - coriander (or cilantro)
I like to use dill in homemade potato salad. I just chop it very finely and add it to the creamy dressing I make. Yum!
ReplyDeleteDill is delicious. I love both the fresh leaves and the seed for cooking. My favourite salad dressing involves 60/40 mayonnaise and cream, a generous teaspoon of dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill and parsley, followed buy ground cumin and ground white pepper to taste. Great in potato salad, but also good for pasta salad.
ReplyDeleteI love to use the seeds in honey-mustard chicken, in a curry or Arabian lamb casserole. They carry a lovely flavour in the dish without being overpowering.
Ohhhh I love dill and was not aware it could be used for breast feeding I have some seeds left from the farm and was going to give them all away but with Peanut due soon I might keep them.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz,
ReplyDeleteLove this post. Dill especially is something we use when we pickle our cucumbers and even with pickled carrots as well.
We don't grow anywhere near enough herbs, so will have to get my act together and plant a few more.
Cheers
Jane.
Mmmm, delicious dill. I'd never ventured into using it until the last couple of years. However, it's a very important herb among the Barossa German descendants who make Pickled Dill Cucumbers at cucumber time each year. An acquired taste, that I never really developed until I reached maturity. Wow, I can't wait to try the dressing recipe from Chris (above).
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