Dill 'Dukat'

Anethumgraveolens

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Anethum (uh-NAY-thum)
Species
graveolens (grav-ee-OH-lens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Little Rock, Arkansas

Redwood City, California

Williston, Florida

Franklin, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Sugar Valley, GA (Zone 7b) | June 2009 | positive

This Dill is extremely fragrant, usually covered with butterflies...It needs to be securely staked as tall as it gets and as big as the f...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Dukat is reputed to be the sweetest dill. Also said to attract beneficial insects like hover flies, ladybugs and bees.

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2004 | positive

'Dukat' is a tetraploid dill with larger flower heads. The abundant foliage has stronger flavor than other varieties, making it an excell...Read More

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