Herbs · Moderate
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Tower or deep tub.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- short
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Anethum graveolens
Native to the eastern Mediterranean. The Egyptians used it more than 5000 years ago, then the Greeks and Romans, for cooking and as a medicinal plant.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Dill, fresh
- Rich in vitamin C
- Rich in vitamin B9
- Rich in potassium
- Rich in iron
- Source of calcium
- Source of fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006). A handful of fresh herbs weighs about 5 to 10 g: divide these figures by 10 to 20 for a real serving.
Key steps
- Sow directly in the final basket: does not transplant well.
- Tall and fragile: stake lightly.
- Succession sowing every 3 to 4 weeks.
- Leaves, flowers and seeds are all edible.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Apr., May, June, July |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | May, June, July, Aug., Sept. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Hydroponic dill: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Hydroponic dill: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Dill: which hydroponic system?
Tower or deep tub.
Dill: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: April, May, June, and July. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks