Dill 'Ella'

Dill 'Ella' (Anethum graveolens) – Suggested by Catherine's Ornamental Vegetable Garden

Dill 'Ella' is a compact and tasty variety , ideal for growing in pots, in the ground or hydroponically . Its fine and aromatic foliage is perfect for fish dishes, marinades and salads , and can be eaten fresh, dried or frozen .

Highly appreciated by pollinators , this dill produces a prolonged yellow flowering, followed by seeds with an intense taste, used as a condiment in cooking or in preserves . Its rapid growth allows a continuous harvest , with a regrowth after each cutting.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Compact
Height : Up to 1.20 m
Use of leaves : Fresh, frozen, dried
Use of seeds : Condiment
Flowering : Long, very melliferous
Maturity : 45 days (leaves), +95 days (seeds)
Quantity per sachet : ±200 seeds

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
?? Sowing :
• Directly in open ground after the last frost
• Successive sowing every 3 weeks to prolong the harvest
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 18-22°C
? Germination time : 10 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 10-20 cm between plants
?? Watering : Moderate, on well-drained and rich soil

Once the dill is well established, harvest the leaves 5 to 8 weeks after sowing by cutting 3 cm from the base. This will stimulate regrowth for prolonged production .

Use and special features

?? An aromatic and versatile foliage
Ideal in cooking, it flavors fish, sauces and marinades.

?? A melliferous and decorative bloom
Attracts bees and pollinators while producing tasty seeds.

?? Suitable for pot and hydroponic cultivation
Its compact growth makes it a perfect strain for small spaces and indoor growing .

?? Staggered harvest and rapid regrowth
Thanks to successive cuts, dill produces continuously throughout the season .