This annual herb is often used in European and Scandinavian dishes and it improves the flavor of many foods. The leaves are feathery and the flowers are yellow. Dill is a member of the Umbelliferae family.
Dill can grow up to three feet high. Dill is very easy to grow. Sow the seeds in a sunny, sheltered location in well-drained, moist soil. Harvest the leaves before flowering begins. You can gather the seed umbels when they turn brow.

Add Dill to salads, potatoes, eggs, vegetables, soups, sauces, grilled lamb and pork, stews and fish dishes.

Parts used: Leaves, seeds.