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Mammoth Long Island Dill Seeds for Planting

Mammoth Long Island Dill Seeds for Planting

$16.49 USD
$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly into well-drained soil at shallow depth. Lightly cover and water gently. Dill prefers direct sowing and does not transplant well.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Harvest leaves frequently and allow some plants to flower for seed collection.

Tips

Direct sow for best results
Harvest young leaves for best flavor
Avoid transplanting
Provide full sun
Allow flowers for seed saving

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Feathery aromatic foliage

growth-habit

Growth Habit

upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

fresh

suitable-for

Suitable for

Both Indoor / Outdoor

About
Mammoth Long Island Dill Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Culinary Herb

Mammoth Long Island Dill is a traditional heirloom variety known for its height, strong aroma, and heavy foliage production. Widely used in pickling and cooking, it is easy to grow and matures quickly. The attractive flowers also enhance garden beauty and attract beneficial insects.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring to early summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

90–120 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate to high

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

25–30 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sowing

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000178609

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mammoth Long Island Dill produce tall plants with large seed heads?

Yes. This variety is known for its vigorous growth, feathery foliage, and large umbrella-shaped flower and seed heads.

Do the aromatic leaves and seeds have culinary uses?

Yes. Both the fresh leaves and mature seeds are widely used to season salads, soups, pickles, seafood, breads, and other recipes.

Can Mammoth Long Island Dill be grown in containers or raised beds?

Yes. It grows well in large containers, raised beds, and traditional herb gardens with full sun and well-drained soil.

Will harvesting the leaves regularly encourage fresh growth?

Yes. Frequent harvesting of the foliage encourages the plant to produce fresh, tender leaves throughout the growing season.

Can the flowers attract bees and beneficial insects?

Yes. The nectar-rich yellow flower umbels attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.

How is Mammoth Long Island Dill different from Bouquet Dill?

Mammoth Long Island Dill grows taller with larger flower heads and abundant foliage, while Bouquet Dill is generally more compact and is often grown for earlier leaf and seed production.