Dill is not only a fragrant, but also an extremely useful seasoning that can be grown at home and in a summer cottage throughout the warm season.

Many gardeners prefer to plant it repeatedly throughout the spring and summer, providing themselves with fresh greens until the first frost.

Growing dill is also possible in an apartment on a windowsill, with subsequent transfer to the balcony.

The main thing is proper care and attention, thanks to which there will always be fresh greens on your table.

How to sow dill

Dill seeds are rich in essential oils, which makes their germination a rather lengthy process.

To speed up the germination of seeds before sowing, they must be prepared.

Dill also does not tolerate acidic soils.

Preparing dill seeds

They begin by soaking the seeds in hot water for three days, regularly changing the water to hot water.

After this, the swollen seeds are laid out on a damp cloth, placed in a plastic bag and kept in a warm place for another four days.

When sprouts appear on the seeds, they are slightly dried and planted in the soil.

When planting dill, choose a well-lit place and do not sow it in a continuous layer, but lay out the seeds in groups in holes.

Add a small amount of seeds to each hole, cover with soil and water generously.

This method of planting dill is popular among gardeners and allows them to enjoy aromatic fresh greens. In autumn, dill umbrellas are used to cover vegetable preparations.

Dill grown in this way does not require additional fertilizers, especially chemical ones, which makes it not only tasty, but also safe for health.