Dill 'Diana' Seeds
Anethum Graveolens 'Diana'
refreshing, feather-like leaf garden herb.
Dill ‘Diana’ is a compact, leafy variety with tiny yellow flowers and dark green leaves. This variety is resistant to bolting and adds flavour to dishes through its edible leaves, flowers, and seeds. The seeds are particularly valued for their subtle flavour and are often used in pickling, vinaigrettes, and marinades.
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- This variety is resistant to bolting if you *occasionally* forget to water.
- Grows fast in containers and you can be enjoying fresh herbs.
- Blooms a small yellow flower which is very pleasing.
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About Dill 'Diana
Anethum graveolens, also known as Dill 'Diana', is a delightful heirloom variety that features feathery blue-green leaves and a fine aromatic scent. Its leaves are a delicious addition to green salads, eggs, potatoes, or rice, while the seeds are often used in pickling. In addition to its culinary uses, Dill 'Diana' boasts lacy yellow bloom clusters that attract butterflies and beneficial insects to the garden. This plant is particularly suitable for windowsill or container use due to its compact growth habit. The fernlike foliage also makes a beautiful backdrop for bright annual and perennial blooms, and its pest-fighting properties make it a wonderful companion plant in any vegetable garden. Furthermore, Dill 'Diana' is an especially robust variety that is resistant to bolting, making it an excellent choice for any gardener looking to add a touch of greenery to their space.
In The Records
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a unique herb that belongs to the parsley and celery family and is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Despite being the sole species in its genus, dill has been an important part of human history and culture for centuries. Its name comes from the old Norse word dylla, meaning to soothe or lull, and it was first mentioned in Egyptian medical texts dating back to 3000 B.C. Dill has had a significant role in different cultures and was used as a good luck symbol in ancient Rome, as a witch repellent and aphrodisiac in ancient Egypt, and as a symbol of wealth in Greece. Throughout history, many cultures cultivated dill for its medicinal properties, particularly for its ability to soothe the stomach. Dill is also mentioned in the Bible, and in the past, Puritans and Quakers gave their children dill seeds to chew on as an appetite suppressant during church. Today, dill is still celebrated for its various benefits, including its use as a breath freshener, anti-bacterial agent, and for stimulating milk production in breastfeeding women, as well as alleviating colic.
| Features | Perfect for pots, garden herbs, repels aphids and likes sunlight |
|---|---|
| Locations | Window box, balconies, containers and garden beds |
| Effort Level | Looks after itself |
| Botanical Name | Anethum graveolens 'Diana' |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Pot Size | 25 cm |
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-Toxic |
| Number of Seeds | 800 |
| Sowing Tips | Sow thinly onto damp but well drained soil and cover. Place in a clear sealed container and keep in a sunny spot until germination. |
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