Growing/Harvesting Dill

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PerfecTommy07 Chicago, IL Jun 12, 2014

I grew everything from seed for the first time this year, including Herbs. The biggest surprise I have had is the DILL. I've never really grown dill, but have been cooking fresh more often recently and so decided to give it a shot this year.

It took off right away starting indoors (early April); I finally put it out about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I planted it in a container with cukes. The seedling were kind of floppy in the beginning and I was kind of worried they wouldn’t make as they seemed to lay over on their side after a good wind or rough watering. But boy was I wrong. A few weeks ago I cut away some of the weaker growth, and now this stuff has shot up almost overnight and is now maybe two feet tall with thick sturdy stems. The first flower buds are starting to emerge already and so I am wondering what I should do.

1.) Pinch back the flower and encourage even more growth; in order to harvest fresh dill here and there over the summer.

2.) Let nature take its course and let the plant go to seed? In order to harvest fresh dill short term and catch the seeds? (to then re sow)

3.) Take the whole plant now to dry and preserve, and sow new seeds.

4.) Something I have not thought of. All advice is welcome! :)

Thanks,
PT7

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