Herb Dill Bouquet is a premium heirloom variety prized by gardeners and culinary enthusiasts for its robust, aromatic foliage and distinctive anise-like flavor profile. This non-GMO heirloom seed produces bushy, prolific plants with delicate, feathery blue-green fronds ideal for fresh harvesting, drying, and preservation. The Bouquet variety is specifically selected for its heavy frond production before bolting — making it outstanding for fresh herb use, pickling, and culinary applications where abundant leaf material is needed. As flowers develop, the flat yellow umbel flower clusters attract beneficial insects and make a beautiful addition to cutting gardens. Whether you’re growing for the kitchen, the pickle jar, or the garden, Dill Bouquet delivers reliable abundance. Ready to harvest fronds in approximately 40–60 days; seed heads in 70–85 days.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8/25. OSI.

Why Choose Dill Bouquet?

• Heavy Frond Producer: The Bouquet variety is selected specifically for abundant, bushy frond production before bolting — yielding more harvestable leaf material than standard tall dill varieties.
• Dual-Purpose Harvest: Harvest feathery fronds (dill weed) fresh or dried throughout the season; allow plants to bolt for seed heads (dill seed) used in pickling brines and spice blends.
• Premier Pickling Herb: The essential herb for classic dill pickles, bread-and-butter pickles, and pickled vegetables — both the fronds and seed heads are used in brine preparations.
• Pollinator Magnet: The flat yellow umbel flower clusters attract butterflies, swallowtails, and beneficial predatory wasps that support broader garden ecosystem health.
• Host Plant for Black Swallowtail: Dill is a primary host plant for the Black Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar — a beloved benefit for pollinator and wildlife gardeners.
• Fast Frond Harvest: Begin harvesting fronds in as little as 40–60 days — one of the quickest-producing culinary herbs available.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining herb garden.
• Non-GMO: DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Full sun — at least 6–8 hours per day for the most vigorous growth and aromatic intensity.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 5.5–6.5. Dill tolerates poor soil but rewards good drainage. Avoid overly rich or clay-heavy soils.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors after last frost — dill has a long taproot and does not transplant well. Sow ¼ inch deep. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh fronds throughout the season.
• Spacing: Sow 18 inches apart or thin to 12–18 inches. Dill self-sows readily — allow some plants to go to seed for a self-sustaining patch.
• Watering: Water moderately after planting until established. Once established, dill is notably drought-tolerant. Overwatering reduces aromatic oils and increases bolting risk.
• Fertilizing: Light feeder — minimal fertilization needed. A single balanced application at planting is sufficient. Excess nitrogen reduces essential oil content and flavor intensity.
• Support: Stake taller plants in windy locations to prevent lodging. Bouquet’s compact habit is generally more self-supporting than standard tall dill varieties.
• Harvesting: Snip fronds from the outer stems as needed, leaving the central stem intact to continue growing. Harvest seed heads when they turn brown and begin to dry on the plant. Cut and hang upside down over a paper bag to catch seeds as they fall.

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Cooking Methods & Uses

• Dill Pickles: The definitive use — pack fresh fronds and seed heads into cucumber jars with garlic, mustard seed, and white vinegar brine for classic homemade dill pickles.
• Fish & Seafood: The essential herb pairing for salmon, trout, and shrimp — use fresh fronds in gravlax, cream sauces, and herb-crusted preparations.
• Dips & Dressings: Blend fresh dill into tzatziki, sour cream dip, ranch dressing, and yogurt-based sauces for bright, herbal flavor.
• Egg Dishes: Fold into scrambled eggs, omelets, deviled eggs, and egg salad for a classic pairing that elevates simple preparations.
• Potato Salad & Grain Bowls: Toss fresh dill with boiled potatoes, vinegar, and mustard for classic German-style potato salad; use as a finishing herb on grain bowls and roasted vegetables.
• Drying: Hang cut stems upside down in a warm, dry location for 1–2 weeks. Dried dill weed retains flavor well and can be stored in airtight jars for 6–12 months.

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Add this prolific, aromatic heirloom dill to your herb garden and enjoy fresh fronds and seed heads all season long.

Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested dill weed, not seeds. Per 1 tablespoon (1g) fresh dill.)

• Calories: 0
• Total Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 0mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 0.1g
• Protein: 0g
• Vitamin A: 1% DV
• Vitamin C: 1% DV
• Manganese: 2% DV
• Essential Oils: Carvone and limonene — responsible for dill’s characteristic aroma and digestive benefits.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Dill bolts (goes to seed) quickly in hot weather — succession sowing every 2–3 weeks is strongly recommended for a continuous supply of fresh fronds. Once bolted, leaf production decreases and flavor intensity shifts. Results may vary by growing conditions and climate.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored dill seeds maintain viability for 3–5 years.
• Planting Zones: Grown as a warm-season annual in all USDA zones. Direct sow after last frost in Zones 3–11; in Zones 9–11, best grown as a fall and winter herb to avoid bolting in summer heat.

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