Dill ‘Bouquet’ is a fast-growing annual herb known for its fragrant leaves and large, umbrella-shaped yellow flower heads. This variety is prized for both leaf and seed harvests, making it ideal for culinary use, pickling, and attracting pollinators to the garden.

Quick Facts

• Botanical name: Anethum graveolens

• Common name: Dill ‘Bouquet’

• Plant type: Annual herb

• Days to maturity: 40–50 days for leaves, 85–100 days for seed

• Height: 24–36 inches

• Sun exposure: Full sun

• Hardiness zones: USDA 2–11

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

When to Plant

• Direct sow outdoors: 1–2 weeks before the last expected frost

• Successive sowing: Every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest

• Germination time: 10–14 days at 60–70°F (15–21°C)

How to Plant

1. Soil preparation: Loose, well-drained soil with moderate fertility; pH 5.5–7.5

2. Sowing depth: 1/4 inch deep

3. Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; water moderately once established

4. Fertilizing: Generally not required; over-fertilization can reduce aroma

Growing Tips

• Avoid transplanting; dill has a sensitive taproot and prefers direct sowing

• Tall plants may require light staking in windy areas

• Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and pollinators

• Can be grown alongside cabbage, cucumbers, and onions, but keep away from carrots

Harvesting

• Begin harvesting leaves when plants reach 6–8 inches tall

• For best flavor, harvest in the morning before flowering

• Collect seeds when flower heads turn brown and begin to dry

• Dry stems upside down in a paper bag to collect seeds

Culinary Use

• Fresh leaves (dill weed) are excellent for salads, fish, sauces, potatoes, and soups

• Seeds are ideal for pickling, spice blends, breads, and stews

• Strong, aromatic flavor — essential in Eastern European and Mediterranean cooking

Companion Plants

Beneficial near cabbage, onions, cucumbers
Avoid planting near carrots and tomatoes (can stunt their growth)

Why Grow Dill ‘Bouquet’?

Dill ‘Bouquet’ is an all-purpose herb that’s easy to grow, quick to mature, and packed with culinary and garden benefits. Its fine-textured foliage and showy flowers make it both practical and ornamental. A top choice for herb gardens, raised beds, and pollinator-friendly spaces.