Dill 'Compact' (Anethum graveolens) seeds
- Compact-growing dill with an intense aroma – perfect for pots, balcony boxes and small beds.
- Contents: Approx. 500 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Dill, also known as cucumber herb, is one of the oldest culinary and medicinal plants known to humanity. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was valued for its soothing effect on the stomach. In Greek and Roman antiquity, dill was likewise regarded as a symbol of prosperity and a cherished kitchen herb. The variety 'Compact' has been specially bred for cultivation in small spaces: it remains significantly shorter than traditional dill and is therefore ideal for balcony planters, raised beds or container growing.
With its finely feathered, aromatic foliage, dill lends a distinctive fresh flavour to a wide range of dishes such as fish, cucumber salad or herb quark. At the same time, it is an important plant for pollinators and supports biodiversity in the garden. Dill should not be planted next to fennel, as the two species may have an inhibiting effect on each other.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Apiaceae |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, May, October, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, June, September |
| Root system | Deep roots |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
| Bad companion plants | Celeriac, Chervil, Fennel, Kümmel, Parsley, Pumpkin / Squash, Tomatoes |
Sowing and care
Sowing & Cultivation
- Sowing period: From mid-April to August, directly outdoors or in containers
- Location: Sunny to semi-shaded, ideally sheltered from the wind
- Soil: Loose, humus-rich and well-drained – avoid waterlogging at all costs
- Sowing depth: Light-dependent germinator – press seeds in lightly without covering with soil
- Germination temperature: Ideally 15–20?°C; germination time: 7–14 days
- Care: Keep evenly moist; repeat sowings every 3–4 weeks to extend the harvest period
- Harvest: Young leaves are ready to harvest approximately 6–8 weeks after sowing
With its compact growth habit, strong aroma and easy cultivation, Dill 'Compact' is a must-have for anyone wishing to grow aromatic herbs in small spaces.
Other names
Botanical name: Anethum graveolens, A. arvense, A. benevolens, A. sowa, Pastinaca graveolens, P. anethum, Selinum anethum, Ferula graveolens, Angelica graveolens, Peucedanum graveolens
German: Gurkenkraut, Dille
English: Dill weed
French: Fenouil bâtard, Faux anis, Fenouil puant, Aneth odorant
Italian: Anice bastardo
Spanish: Abesón doméstico, Anega, Aneldo, Anella, Anetaverón, Aneto, Avezón doméstico, Eneldo viscoso, Hinojo hediondo, Neeneldo
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