In a herb garden one thing should not be missing: the talk is from Dill. Finally, it not only refines food, it is also very easy to grow.



Those who like to eat fish will definitely have dill (anethum graveolens) in the garden. But even for those who do not like fish, the cultivation is worthwhile. Dill finally tastes good with many other dishes. For example, you can refine your cucumber salad or give sauces a special twist. Incidentally, the spice plant was already used in ancient Egypt and was known and loved in ancient Greece and Rome. Dill should not be missing in any kitchen. Give it a try and grow dill yourself. He is quite modest in terms of location and can be sowed almost anywhere. Even on the balcony and the terrace.


Dill has some advantages


Dill keeps pests away:

If you grow dill, you get a valuable biological weapon against pests in the garden. Its odor acts like a defense shield and keeps root pests like the carrot and onion fly away. On top of that, Dill also sells the cabbage white and aphids . It can therefore always be worthwhile to plant some dill between the vegetables. They effectively increase the yield.


Dill promotes germination:

But dill also promotes the germination of plant seeds. Say so seeds of cucumbers , onions , carrots , peas , beans , turnips and salad are much better.


Dill is decorative:

In addition, some dill varieties are very decorative. You can also cut it off and place it in a vase or beautify bouquets.


This is how dill is grown properly


Location & Ground:

Dill grows as already mentioned almost everywhere. It is best if you give it a sunny place with many hours of light a day. The soil should best have a high humus content and be loose and permeable to water. The floor may also be slightly damp. If you have a fairly dense soil in your garden, you should loosen it up with coarse sand .


Cultivation:

Dill should always sow in mid-April. Then best in rows with a distance of about 20 centimeters. Put the seeds into the soil about 1 centimeter deep and lightly cover with it. Then always pour well, so that the soil does not dry out. Prevent but that waterlogging arises, because that does not get the dill. You do not need the dill to fertilize.


Harvest and store dill

Dill, which is also known as dill or cucumber herb in Germany, can be harvested at any time. While you can easily keep the seeds of the dill in a dark container for a fairly long period of time, you should use the herb only fresh. You can also freeze it. When storing seeds, make sure that the container is well closed.