Dill 'Fernleaf'

Bought a pot of this fernleaf dill last fall, I'd never grown it before. I really wanted to plant it outside in my herb garden, but decid...Read Moreed against it after reading, it doesn't like to be transplanted into the ground, instead I put it into an 11 inch terracotta pot in the lanai and water it every day. I've had mixed results growing herbs, some can't cope with the summer Florida heat and humidity.
It's March now, I'm thrilled to report that it has grown very thick so quickly, it's growing faster than I can use it, and I like to use it nearly every day. I cannot believe how well it's doing. I'm not sure yet if I'll let it go to seed, I'm thinking I probably should, as I fear it may not make it though the summer. I may use the seeds.

Fernleaf grows like a bandit in my climate (Cocle, Panama at 2900 feet altitude, 60-88 F.). Low maintenance and delicious, can't beat it...Read More. However, 1 puzzling thing: I have one plot which is growing **stacks** of dill....but it was planted February 10, so it's been in for 100+ days. When the heck does it bolt? Have grown dill for years, never had it go longer than 88 days w/o blooming. Any/all ideas appreciated!

Happy herbing,
Ducky

I don't believe the correct pictures are being shown for this plant, at all. People are posting regular dill as photos. Please research f...Read Moreernleaf dill to see what it really looks like. I'm growing it now, once it's big enough I will post photos. Very excited!

Mine grows quite well in a large container outdoors. It's easy to harvest, smells wonderful and is a great self-seeder! I like to use bot...Read Moreh the leaves and seeds in cooking. The seeds are a tasty addition to my herb potato salad. Yummm!