Dill: varieties, growing and uses
Dill adds an airy layer above low-growing vegetables: fine green foliage, then yellow flower umbels and finally seeds. A compact variety fits in a deep pot; let a vigorous form grow taller. Plan some for leaves and some for flowers.
This image was created with AI from described plant characteristics and growing advice. It shows a possible situation and is not a photograph of a verified cultivar.
- Use
- Fresh, aromatic leaves; dill seed has a different, stronger spiciness. The exact aroma is not described separately for every cultivar.
- Care
- Sun, shelter and moist but well-drained soil. Preferably sow in the final position; prevent drying out and root disturbance.
- Harvest and flowering
- Cut young leaves as needed. Let seed heads on separate plants ripen before collecting dry seed.
Discover varieties and growth habits
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Domino
Compact voor pot en kleine plek.
Gebruik: Dill aroma at species level.
Flavour of the species; a separate flavour profile for this variety has not yet been confirmed.Compact voor pot en kleine plek.
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Tetra
Bossig en relatief traag doorschietend.
Gebruik: Dill aroma at species level.
Flavour of the species; a separate flavour profile for this variety has not yet been confirmed.Bossig en relatief traag doorschietend.
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Dukat
Krachtige groei voor een ruimere oogstplek.
Gebruik: Dill aroma at species level.
Flavour of the species; a separate flavour profile for this variety has not yet been confirmed.Krachtige groei voor een ruimere oogstplek.
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Gewone dille
Anethum graveolens voor blad én zaad.
Gebruik: Aromatisch blad; het zaad heeft eigen kruidige smaak.
Flavour of the species; a separate flavour profile for this variety has not yet been confirmed.Anethum graveolens voor blad én zaad.
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This image was created with AI from described plant characteristics and growing advice. It shows a possible situation and is not a photograph of a verified cultivar.
This image was created with AI from described plant characteristics and growing advice. It shows a possible situation and is not a photograph of a verified cultivar.
Een rij op de eindplek
Dill adds an airy layer above low-growing vegetables: fine green foliage, then yellow flower umbels and finally seeds. A compact variety fits in a deep pot; let a vigorous form grow taller. Plan some for leaves and some for flowers.
- Zaai rechtstreeks op een beschutte zonnige eindplek.
- Maak slechts een korte rij en zet de zaaidatum op een label.
- Houd de grond vochtig en dun uit zonder de overblijvende wortels te verstoren.
- Zaai een volgende korte rij wanneer je gespreide bladoogst wilt.
For an identifiable harvesting spot with enough room for this growth habit.
Een diepe pot met opeenvolgende zaaisels
Use a deep pot when growing on a balcony and give the plant room to make roots. A compact cultivar does not mean a shallow dish is enough. Shelter the pot from strong wind and check the soil after a warm day. A visibly wilted plant is a reason to check moisture, not to fertilise blindly.
- Kies een compact dilleras en een diepe pot met afwatering.
- Zaai direct in de pot zodat je later de wortels niet hoeft te verplanten.
- Place in a sheltered, bright position, check moisture after warm days and thin young plants.
- Begin een tweede pot voor vervolgblad of laat de eerste plant voor schermen en zaad staan.
For a second growing position where you can compare shape, scent or harvesting rhythm.
How to create your own herb-growing space
Maak liever enkele korte zaairijen na elkaar dan één lange rij tegelijk. Schrijf de zaaidatum op het label en houd jonge planten goed herkenbaar tussen onkruid. Wanneer de eerste rij bloeit, kan een volgende rij nog mals blad geven. Dat is vaak nuttiger voor een kleine keuken dan een indrukwekkende eenmalige hoeveelheid.
Choose a suitable growing position
Use a deep pot when growing on a balcony and give the plant room to make roots. A compact cultivar does not mean a shallow dish is enough. Shelter the pot from strong wind and check the soil after a warm day. A visibly wilted plant is a reason to check moisture, not to fertilise blindly.
From plant to kitchen
Geef één bloeiende plant een eigen taak in de tuin. Kijk welke insecten op de schermen verschijnen en laat vervolgens een paar schermen zaad vormen. Houd het geoogste zaad van je keukenvoorraad apart van zaaizaad en zet er een datum op. Gebruik voor een smaakproef een kleine portie yoghurt of aardappel met vers blad.
Scent, flavour and use
Fresh, aromatic leaves; dill seed has a different, stronger spiciness. The exact aroma is not described separately for every cultivar.
Care, cutting and harvesting
Sun, shelter and moist but well-drained soil. Preferably sow in the final position; prevent drying out and root disturbance.
Geen houtige snoei. Verwijder bloeistengels alleen wanneer bladoogst je doel is; dit voorkomt niet elke vorm van doorschieten.
Cut young leaves as needed. Let seed heads on separate plants ripen before collecting dry seed.
Cutting, caring and following the season
Geen houtige snoei. Verwijder bloeistengels alleen wanneer bladoogst je doel is; dit voorkomt niet elke vorm van doorschieten.
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SeedSteps editorial team · checked on 13 October 2026. Flavour descriptions come from the listed sources; ripeness and growing conditions affect flavour. AI images illustrate described characteristics and do not prove cultivar identity.
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