Dill - Monarch - 1600 seeds

Cultivation description: Dill 'Monarch'

Description:
Dill 'Monarch' (Anethum graveolens) is a spreading and highly productive variety characterized by its blue-green leaves and a strong, rich aroma thanks to the high content of essential oils. The plants reach a height of 90–110 cm and have minimal tendency to flower, making them very suitable for continuous harvesting throughout the season.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 3 grams of seeds, which corresponds to approximately 1600 seeds. (+/- 20%)

Sowing and planting:

1. Sowing time:

   • Direct sowing in the soil from the end of March to the end of July . Dill seeds germinate quickly, and you can start harvesting the first leaves as early as 43 days after sowing.

2. Sowing depth:

   • Sow the seeds at a depth of 1–2 cm .

3. Plant distance:

   • To give the plants room to spread, you should plant the seeds with a distance of 20-30 cm between each plant.

Plant conditions:

• Soil: Dill 'Monarch' thrives best in moderately heavy soils rich in calcium and humus . The soil should be permeable , that is to say, it should have good drainage, as well as moderately moist .

• Location: Choose a sunny and warm place , as dill prefers a lot of light and heat to develop optimally.

Care:

• Weed control: Be sure to keep the area around the dill plants weed-free to prevent competition for nutrients and light.

• Watering: Dill requires regular watering , especially during dry periods. The soil should be kept moist but not too wet.

• Fertilization: Dill 'Monarch' does not need much fertilization but can benefit from a light supply of organic matter or compost .

Harvest:

• Time: You can start harvesting the young leaves as early as 43 days after sowing and continue harvesting until mid-October . Dill grows back quickly after topping, and it is possible to top the plants up to three times in a season to promote new growth.

• Method: Cut off the young leaves regularly or harvest the whole plant to use in cooking. The flowers can also be used to flavor pickles.

Use:

• Fresh: Dill 'Monarch' is perfect for use in salads, sauces, soups or as a seasoning for various meat and potato dishes .
• Dried or frozen: Dill can be dried for later use or frozen to retain flavor longer.