{"product_id":"dill","title":"Dill","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDill\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae. Like chamomile, mint, and rosemary, dill has been an important aromatic herb since ancient times, mention of Dill can be found in ancient Egyptian scripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDill is a bushy plant with feathery foliage that grows 60 to 120cm tall and half as wide. Each plant grows a single hollow stem with umbrella-shaped flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDill has small greenish-yellow flowers that bloom on flat-topped clusters or umbels about 15cm across. Seeds ripen in early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDill is best known for \u003cstrong\u003ecompanion planting and pest control. \u003c\/strong\u003eDill attracts many beneficial insects as the umbrella flower heads go to seed. It makes a good companion plant for cucumbers and broccoli. It is a poor companion for carrots and tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDill leaves and seeds are used in a wide variety of dishes, traditionally Dill seed is used for pickling while the leaves can be used for pickling but are also a refreshing addition to Salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanion Planting And Pest Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDill \u003cstrong\u003eattracts predatory insects that like to feast on bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e that irritate asparagus, corn, cucumbers, lettuce and basil, making it a good choice for pest control alongside these plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDill also \u003cstrong\u003eattracts\u003c\/strong\u003e hoverflies, \u003cstrong\u003eladybugs, praying mantises\u003c\/strong\u003e, bees, butterflies, and parasitic wasps which can have great benefits for the plants and flowers growing in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants in the brassicas group, like brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli and collards attract pests such as cabbage worm and cabbage looper. These pests are repelled by dill, making it a good choice to plant near vegetables in that group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmature dill can be used to repel the dreaded pest, tomato hornworm and is said to \u003cstrong\u003eimprove the growth of tomatoes.\u003c\/strong\u003e However, prevent the dill from becoming too mature as this begins to impede on the growth of tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the one hand, immature dill repels the dreaded tomato hornworm, and is said to improve the growth of tomatoes. On the other hand, once the herb matures, it can actually impede the growth of tomato plants. Be sure to remove the plant before it reaches full maturity. Keep in mind - dill does not transplant well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider mites are repelled by dill,\u003c\/strong\u003e making it a great companion plant for cucumbers who are particularly plagued by this pest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15\u003cspan\u003e-25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate: \u003c\/strong\u003e10-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow: Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 x 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80– 90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDill seeds should be sown directly into the garden (dill puts down a taproot, so like carrots, it doesn’t transplant well).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDill prefers full sunlight in a warm location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDill prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. The pH of the soil should ideally be between slightly acidic and neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soil temperature should be between 15 and 21°C for the best germination results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure to plant dill in a sheltered part of your garden to protect it from strong winds, as it is delicate can be blown over easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDill leaves can be cut and used at any time. Avoid trimming off more than half of the leaves at one time, as this will stunt the plants growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pair with \u003ca title=\"Tomato Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Tomatoes\"\u003etomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Capsicum Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Capsicums\"\u003ecapsicums\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Broccoli\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/broccoli-green-sprouting\"\u003ebroccoli\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca title=\"Strawberry Milan F1\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/strawberry-milan-f1\"\u003estrawberries\u003c\/a\u003e to deter pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use as companions or rotate after heavy feeders. Perennials (\u003ca title=\"Rosemary\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/rosemary-simplyherbs\"\u003erosemary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Winter Thyme\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/thyme-winter\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Lavender Blue Spear\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/lavender-blue-spear\"\u003elavender\u003c\/a\u003e) stay in place longer.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Rejuvenation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enhance soil microbes; use as borders between cycles.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"0.5g (Approx. 450 Seeds)","offer_id":39644661416089,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g (Approx. 1800 Seeds)","offer_id":39644661448857,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/dill2.png?v=1596744090","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/dill","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}