Anith - Herb Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Apiaceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean and West Asia |
| Mature height |
40-90 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (5-6 hours) |
| Watering |
Regular, light watering to keep soil moist but not soggy |
| Soil / mix |
Loose, well-drained loam with organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Light nitrogen-rich feed; avoid over-fertilising |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Tender Dill leaves season fish, dals, raitas, soups and salads, while the dried seeds are a classic pickling and tempering spice. In India fresh dill (soya bhaji) is cooked as a green and also used in traditional digestive and gripe-water remedies.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Dill resents transplanting, so direct sow seeds about <strong>5-8 mm deep</strong> in their final pot or bed. Germination takes around <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Thin or space seedlings 15-20 cm apart. Begin snipping leaves from <strong>40-50 days</strong> after sowing; sow small batches every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Let a few plants flower if you want to collect seeds.</p>