Mammoth Dill Seeds (Organic)

Mammoth Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a robust biennial that lives up to its name, with tall, feathery plants and very large flower heads that can each produce almost a cup of seed. The aromatic foliage, seeds, and flowers all flavor cooking, and the plant is highly attractive to beneficial insects, making it a great garden companion.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Anethum graveolens
• Type: Biennial herb, organic
• Germination: 5 to 7 days
• Soil temperature: 60 to 70 degrees F
• Sun: Partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 6 inches
• Height at maturity: 4 to 6 feet
• Seeds per pack: about 250 (about 55,108 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Making homemade pickles from the large seed heads
• Flavoring salads, soups, and seafood
• Companion planting with cucumbers and carrots
• Pollinator and beneficial-insect gardens
• Reseeding herb beds for continuous harvest

How to grow

Sow 1/4 inch deep in soil around 60 to 70 degrees F. Seeds germinate in 5 to 7 days. Grow in full to partial sun and thin plants to 6 inches apart. Plants reach 4 to 6 feet and mature in about 65 to 70 days, reseeding easily for continuous harvests of fronds, seeds, and flowers.

Flavor profile

Fresh, tangy, and aromatic with the classic grassy-anise note of dill, bright in pickles, dressings, and seafood.

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