Dill 'Dukat'

4.5" POT

This variety of dill is sweet and mellow in flavor and is often used in Scandinavian dishes. Its fresh and aromatic leaves are fantastic on steamed summer vegetables, in salads, dressings, and sauces, and perhaps most deliciously used to season salmon or other fish dishes. Dukat Leafy dill features decorative yellow flowers that attract and benefit certain pollinators such as bees and swallowtail butterflies. Dill is an important host plant for a variety of other beneficial insects such as caterpillars, ladybugs, and more. If you let some of your plants bloom, the pollinators in your garden will appreciate it and you can then harvest the pungent seed heads that are produced for use in seasoning pickles and other canned vegetables. Dukat dill is also slow to bolt, producing a bounty of fresh herbs for you to enjoy. Dill is grown as an annual in colder climates, though it will reseed itself if allowed to go to seed. Due to this, it is not uncommon to see volunteer plants popping up in your garden the following season. Dill can be grown in containers, can tolerate cooler temperatures, and will produce throughout the growing season if not allowed to go to seed. It will also grow a deep taproot which makes this herb quite drought-tolerant. Providing some support or shelter from wind may be necessary as these plants are tall and skinny, reaching heights of 12-24 inches. 

Planting & Growing Dukat Dill

• Light: Requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day. A warm and sunny spot is best for optimal production. Light afternoon shade in the summer is preferable.

• Water: Drought tolerant, though soil should be kept moist for optimal productivity.

• Soil: Dill will grow best in fertile soil. Amend garden soil with compost for increased nutrients and moisture retention.

• Planting: Can be planted in a traditional garden or grown as a container herb.