• Dukat Dill Herb Seeds for planting with feathery green foliage and yellow flowers
  • Dukat Dill herb seeds for planting with fresh green dill plants
  • Dukat Dill Herb Seeds for planting with feathery green foliage and yellow flowers
  • Dukat Dill Herb Seeds for planting with feathery green foliage and yellow flowers
1 4

EdenValleySeeds

Dukat Dill Herb Seeds for Planting – Aromatic Culinary Garden Herb

Dukat Dill Herb Seeds for Planting – Aromatic Culinary Garden Herb

No reviews yet
$18.89 USD
$18.89 USD
Sale Sold out
Size
DELIVERY ESTIMATE
Oct 21 – Oct 23 Estimated arrival
ORDER Oct 11 Order placed
ORDER READY Oct 13 – Oct 14 2–3 business days
DELIVERED Oct 21 – Oct 23 10–12 business days total
Carefully packed and tracked from dispatch to delivery.
Secure checkout Carefully packed seeds Tracked delivery Quality-focused selection
View full details

Key Features

  • Distinctive Variety: Dukat is a flavorful dill variety valued for abundant foliage and a slower-blooming habit.
  • Attractive Foliage: Produces lush, finely divided, dark green to blue-green leaves with a feathery appearance.
  • Aromatic Blooms: Forms large, flat clusters of small yellow flowers as the plant matures.
  • Culinary Garden Favorite: Fresh leaves complement fish, salads, vegetables, sauces, and other dishes.
  • Versatile Herb: Leaves, flowers, and mature seeds can be used in cooking, including homemade pickling recipes.

Growing Benefits

  • Provides a steady supply of fresh, aromatic dill foliage for home cooking.
  • Easy to grow when directly sown in sunny garden spaces.
  • Suitable for herb beds, informal gardens, and large containers.
  • Attractive yellow flower umbels add ornamental interest to the garden.
  • Useful for both fresh culinary use and harvesting mature dill seeds.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Dukat Dill
  • Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens
  • Plant Type: Annual herb
  • Colors: Dark green to blue-green foliage with yellow flowers
  • Height: Approximately two to four feet, depending on growing conditions
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Soil: Fertile to moderately rich, well-drained soil
  • Water: Regular moisture; avoid waterlogged soil
  • Germination Time: Approximately seven to twenty-one days
  • Sowing Depth: About one-quarter inch
  • Spacing: Thin plants to approximately six to fifteen inches apart
  • Growing Zones: Commonly grown as a warm-season annual across a wide range of climates
  • Flowering/Maturity: Foliage can be harvested before flowering; seed heads generally develop around seventy days after direct sowing, depending on conditions
  • Uses: Fresh herbs, dried herbs, pickling, salads, fish dishes, sauces, vegetables, garnishes, and seed harvesting

Growing Tips

  • Direct sow seeds because dill generally dislikes root disturbance and does not transplant easily.
  • Cover seeds lightly with soil while allowing some light to reach the seed for reliable germination.
  • Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth without creating soggy conditions.
  • Make successive sowings during the growing season for a longer supply of fresh foliage.

Seed Storage

Store unused Dukat Dill Seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them in a tightly sealed, moisture-resistant container away from heat and direct sunlight. Allow seeds to remain completely dry during storage.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Dukat is known for producing abundant foliage and flowering later than some common dill varieties.
  • Dill belongs to the Apiaceae family, the same plant family that includes parsley and cumin.
  • The finely divided foliage has a characteristic aromatic fragrance and flavor.
  • Dill seeds are traditionally valued as a culinary spice, particularly for pickling, while the leaves are widely used fresh.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Sow directly outdoors in spring after the danger of frost has passed. In suitable warm climates, additional sowings can be made through the growing season.

Sowing: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Scatter or sow seeds directly where they will grow rather than relying on transplanting.

Depth: Cover seeds lightly, approximately one-quarter inch deep. Dill seeds benefit from some light during germination.

Spacing: Thin young plants to roughly six to fifteen inches apart, depending on available space and growing conditions. Leave adequate room for airflow around mature plants.

Sunlight: Provide full sun for strong growth, ideally in a sheltered position protected from strong winds.

Soil: Use fertile or moderately rich, well-drained soil. Dill tolerates a range of soils but performs well where drainage is good.

Watering: Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly while seeds are germinating and plants are establishing. Avoid consistently saturated soil.

Germination: Seeds commonly germinate within about seven to twenty-one days under suitable conditions. Soil temperatures around sixty to seventy degrees Fahrenheit are favorable.

Transplanting: Direct sowing is preferred because dill can bolt or become stressed when transplanted.

Fertilizing: Grow in reasonably fertile soil and avoid excessive feeding. A balanced garden fertilizer can be incorporated into poor soil according to the product directions.

Care: Thin seedlings after emergence, control competing weeds, and maintain consistent moisture. Successive sowings can help provide fresh leaves over a longer period.

Flowering/Maturity: Dukat produces abundant foliage before developing its characteristic yellow flower umbels. Under suitable conditions, maturity is commonly around seventy days from direct sowing, although timing varies with climate and intended harvest.