Mammoth Long Island Dill

Everyone loves the taste of dill, from "dilly" bread to tasty fish sauces, dips and spreads.

When and Where to Plant: Select sunny, protected location with well-drained soil and sow seed after the last frost.
Care Support plants with a stake if necessary.
Harvesting: Separate seeds from heads by shaking loose in the paper bag. Cut and use leaves at any time.


SPECIFICATION OF DILL


Botanical Name Anet-hum graveolens

Light Requirements-Full Sun

Planting Depth -1/4 inch

Planting Time -Warm Season

Seed Spacing -1 inch

Days to Germination -10-15

Days to Harvest -70

Ways to Grow- Ornamental Edibles

Height- Up to 24 inches


BENEFITS OF LONG DILL

1.Dill is really a plant-based method of obtaining calcium and also ingesting healthy quantities of calcium is probably the ideal way to bolster bones and stop bone loss. Osteoporosis has been associated with reducing quantities of calcium usage; therefore consuming dill regularly can easily avoid weakening of bones.

2.Simply because dill consists of anti-bacterial qualities, you can use it to battle off bacterial infections inwardly and outwardly. Historic cultures utilized burnt off dill seeds for injuries to prevent bacterial infections.

3. Dill is really a conventional treatment for hiccups. It is stated that combining a spoonful of fresh dill into boiling water, straining the water, and after that consuming the liquid can get eliminate hiccups. Some individuals state that simply consuming a few ounces of dill pickle juice will perform the secret.


COLD GERMINATION

1. Put seeds into 40° C water for 24 hours.
2. Put seeds into very wet sands or coco pit then it must be able to retain the moisture and to circulate the oxygen for germination. (Generally, it takes more than 40 days)
3. Move it into the soil after it sprouts.
4. Germination temperature: 20-25℃
5. Germination time: 40 days
6. Growth optimum temperature: 10-25 ℃