Kings Dill Seeds

Dill seeds are a common ingredient in pickles and sauces. It goes perfectly with fish dishes and can be mixed with mayonnaise to create a really tasty addition to a sandwich. It requires a site in full sun to give its best yield and will grow to a height of about 90cm (36"). When to Sow: All year round on a windowsill March to June outdoors. Where to Sow: Sow thinly direct outdoors where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½in) deep, into finely-prepared soil. Alternatively sow seeds in succession 1.5cm (1/2in) deep, in small pots of compost, lightly covering the seed with a sprinkling of compost on a warm light windowsill all year round. What to do next: Thin outdoor seedlings to 20cm (8") apart. Harvest: Indoor crops all year round Outdoor crops from May. Pick a few leaves, as required, from each plant so that they regrow quickly. Handy Tip: Harvest the leaves when young for fresh use or drying. Later when the seeds are ripe and turn brown on outdoor crops, cut the stems, shake the seeds into a paper bag and dry indoors. Nutritional Values: Has a significant amount of vitamin A and Vitamin C as well as trace amounts of folate, iron and manganese.