Herb DILL Medicinal Culinary Black Swallowtail Butterfly Host Plant Non-GMO 500 SeedsNon-GMO Fresh Pure Seed!PRODUCT INFORMATIONDill is an annual that has been used as a medicinal and culinary herb for millennia. 30-36″ High.Both seeds and leaves are utilized and have a soft, sweet flavor. Leaves are finely divided and feathery looking, and when they are cut and dried are referred to as dill weed. Dill weed has a more mellow flavor than dill seeds. The yellow flowers occur in umbels and can be used for cutting. Certain swallowtail butterflies will use Dill as a host plant. Culinary uses: garnish, eggs, potatoes, pasta salads, fish, seafood, pickling, salad dressings and sauces. Stand-out in our trialsSlower to bolt than other dill varietiesDelicately flavored, tender foliageEasy to growUse seeds for dill pickles, green beans and dipsUse leaves for seasoning eggs, salads and meatsPopular in German, Russian and Scandinavian cuisines. FAST FACTSSCIENTIFIC NAME: Anethum graveolensCOLOR(S: YellowSEED TYPE: AnnualSUN: Full SunMOISTURE: Dry, ModerateHEIGHT (IN.): 30HERBAL USES: Culinary, Medicinal PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DILLWHEN TO PLANT DILL SEEDSDirect sow outdoors after the threat of frost has passed. Ideal soil temperatures for Dill will be 60-70ºF, and you’ll see germination in approximately 10-14 days. Transplanting isn’t recommended as Dill has a tendency to bolt immediately after transplant.WHERE TO PLANT DILL SEEDSDill does best in moderately rich soil, and Full Sun conditions. Soil should be well-draining, with a pH of 5.0-7.0HOW TO PLANT DILL SEEDSPrepare the soil for your planting area by mixing in some compost, and leveling out the soil surface. Plant dill seeds in rows, with groupings of three approximately every 6 inches, and space rows 12 inches apart. Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin out plants to 1 every 4 inches. Sow Dill seeds every few weeks until midsummer to have a continual harvest of fresh leaves.HOW TO HARVEST DILLHarvest Dill leaves once plants reach about 6 inches in height. Dill is an annual, but also a strong self-seeder, and will develop seed heads after about 12 weeks. As leaves dry out, Dill tends to lose its flavor.WE SHIP FAST & FREE!Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges).ORDER $10+ in a day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50 Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg) ORDER $25+ in a day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50 Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg)CUSTOMER SERVICE Leaving Feedback – eBay guidelines. We will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment! When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? 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. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! 30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.