Dill 'Long Island Mammoth'

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
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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:

Menifee, California

Santa Clara, California

Panama City, Florida

Benton, Kentucky

Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Kansas City, Missouri

Blair, Nebraska

Portland, Oregon

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Copperas Cove, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | August 2009 | positive

This was my first year growing dill, but I was much impressed by Lilly Miller (Ferry Morse) "Mammoth" Dill Anethum graveolens as a visual...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

Easy to grow and pretty much pest-free.

Large heads and multiple stalks make this a good dill for most gardens. Seed outsi...Read More

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

A widely-grown variety, and favorite of commercial growers. Reliable producer of dill weed and seed.

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