Dukat Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a heirloom European herb and vegetable with sweet, aromatic leaves and delicate feathery foliage. Perfect for culinary uses such as seasoning, pickling, soups, and salads, it also enhances herb gardens with its ornamental fronds and attracts beneficial insects.
This fast-growing annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, is low-maintenance, and adapts well to containers, raised beds, and garden borders. Dukat Dill is ideal for gardeners seeking fresh, flavorful, and aromatic herbs for home use.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Anethum graveolens seeds
- Feathery, aromatic leaves with sweet flavor
- Heirloom European variety, ideal for culinary use
- Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
- Low-maintenance, fast-growing annual
- Suitable for herb gardens, vegetable beds, and containers
- Excellent for pickling, soups, salads, and fresh garnishes
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
- Common Name (US): Dill, Dukat Dill
- Plant Type: Annual herb/vegetable
- Foliage: Feathery, aromatic green leaves
- Flower Color: Yellow, umbrella-shaped umbels
- Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Soil pH: 5.5–7.0
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Temperature Range: 50–85°F (10–29°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
- Days to Germination: 10–14 days
- Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with ¼ inch soil
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Culinary herb, pickling, herb gardens, salads, soups, container planting, pollinator-friendly planting
Planting Guide
- When to Sow: Direct sow outdoors after last frost; can start indoors 4 weeks before transplanting.
- Seed Depth: Cover lightly with ¼ inch soil.
- Germination: Maintain soil at 60–75°F (16–24°C); germination occurs in 10–14 days.
- Light: Full sun for best flavor and growth.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination.
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart.
- Harvesting: Harvest leaves once plants reach 6–8 inches tall; cut flower heads for seeds later in season.
- Maintenance: Remove weeds, ensure good airflow to prevent disease, and mulch to retain soil moisture.