Mammoth – seeds of an ancient, aromatic and early dill variety

🌱 Mammoth – ancient, aromatic and early dill variety seeds

Dill Mammoth (Anethum graveolens L.) is an old, well-known dill variety with lush, intensely aromatic foliage. Plants reach 90–120 cm in height and are excellent both for fresh use and for pickling cucumbers and other vegetables.

✨ Variety characteristics
– Height 90–120 cm
– Lush, strongly aromatic dill leaves
– Blooms late, ensuring long availability of tender green foliage
– Excellent for pickling
– Self-seeding variety

🌿 Growing requirements
Mammoth dill grows best in loose, well-drained soil that allows good air and water flow and is free of weeds. In shade, dill becomes leggy and less aromatic.

🌡️ Temperature
– Germination begins at +3 °C
– Leaf formation at +5–8 °C
– Optimal growing temperature +16–18 °C
If there is a lack of moisture, dill germinates poorly and the leaves become rough and small.

🌾 Sowing
To enjoy fresh dill all summer long, sow every 10 days.

Sowing periods:
– From late April to mid-June
– From August 10 to September 5

Seed rate: 2 g per 1 m².

By sowing dill repeatedly, you can fill garden spaces that have finished producing. This provides several benefits at once: fresh dill throughout the season, pest deterrence, and improvement of soil structure.

Always sow dill directly in the bed, as it does not tolerate transplanting.

🌍 Northern Europe vs Southern Europe – how dill cultivation differs

Northern Europe (Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, etc.)
– Sow from late April to June (soil temperature 8–10 °C)
– Can be sown all summer until August
– Autumn sowing ensures an early spring harvest
– Protect seedlings from late frosts

Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, etc.)
– Sown very early: January–March
– Do not sow in summer – heat triggers fast bolting
– Optimal sowing time: autumn, winter or early spring (Oct–Feb)

⚠️ Common cultivation mistakes

1. Sowing mistakes
1.1. Sowing too deep (0.5–1 cm is optimal)
1.2. Sowing in cold soil (+5 °C = up to 3 weeks germination)
1.3. Sowing too densely and not thinning → thin, leggy plants
1.4. Trying to transplant → dill does not tolerate root disturbance

2. Growing mistakes
– Insufficient moisture during germination
– Sowing in temperatures above 25 °C
– Heavy, compacted soil
– Not enough sunlight

🌼 How to grow for an abundant harvest
– Sow directly in beds or deep pots
– Ensure at least 6 hours of sunlight
– Weed regularly and keep the topsoil loose
– Water moderately, avoiding overly wet soil

🔬 Latin name
Anethum graveolens L.

Seeds per pack: 10 pcs
Author: Heart Garden Studio