Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE DILL LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH 500 Seeds Black Swallowtail Butterfly Host Plant Herb used for cooking and pickling! 100% Pure Seed – No Filler – Non-GMO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The herbage grown from our Mammoth Long Island Dill seeds are used as a pickling spice, food flavoring, and garnish. The leaves can be dried for later use. It grows a little taller than Bouquet Dill with sparser foliage that is more green in color. Higher yields and earlier maturity than other varieties. Considered the best variety for pickling! Historical records suggest that dill has been used for medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years; its primary use was to calm the digestion and treat stomach ailments, hence its name from an old Saxon word meaning “to lull.” Ancient Greek tradition suggested covering the head with dill leaves to induce sleep, while many herbal remedies from ages past recommend dill to soothe colicky babies. Traditionally, dill was thought to bring good fortune, protection, and wealth. Though the origin of dill’s famous association with the pickle is not known, an 1640 recipe from the cook of England’s King Charles I requires dill in its pickled cucumbers. Today, German, Greek, and Scandinavian cuisine most often include dill. Mammoth Long Island Dill is especially valued by commercial growers for its reliability and excellent flavor. Sowing: Since dill does not transplant well, direct sowing is the best method for planting dill seeds; plant after the last spring frost in well drained, fertile soil and full sun. Sow the seeds 1/4″ deep and 8″ apart in rows 18″ apart, thinning to 12-15″ apart when the seedlings develop. Dukat dill seeds grow well as a container plant, because of its compact growth. Growing: Keep the seedlings watered, and apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds. Since mature Dukat dill plants may bolt if the soil dries out, keep the soil consistently moist. Harvesting: Harvest the fern-like dill leaves as needed as soon as they reach a desirable size; the best time to harvest is in the morning after the dew dries. Peak quality of the leaves occurs when the tiny flowers on the heads begin to open. Though the flavor is best when the leaves are fresh, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, dried, or frozen. The heads can be gathered as soon as most of the tiny flowers have opened. To gather the seeds, allow the heads to dry on the stems until the Dukat dill seeds ripen to a light brown. Cut the seed heads and spread them out to finish drying, then rub them gently to remove the seed. Store the seed in an airtight container. FAST FACTS • Name: Dill Seeds • Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens • Life Cycle: Annual • Light Requirement: Full Sun • Planting Season: Spring • Plant Type: Self-seeding bush plant with feathery greenery • Features: Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Indoor, Outdoor, Fast Growing, Culinary, Deer Resistant • Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow • Cold Stratification: No BUTTERFLY HOST PLANT Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a wonderful herb, from the celery family, for attracting Black and Anise Swallowtail butterflies to your garden. It’s a popular host plant, meaning that the adult female butterflies will lay their eggs on it to feed their caterpillars. You can harvest the greens and raise the caterpillars inside in a butterfly habitat. SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life, years even, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. 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In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. 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