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Dill 'Diana' Seeds
Anethum graveolens 'Diana'
refreshing, feather-like leaf garden herb.
Dill ‘Diana’ is a compact, leafy variety with tiny yellow flowers and dark green leaves. This variety is resistant to bolting and adds flavour to dishes through its edible leaves, flowers, and seeds. The seeds are particularly valued for their subtle flavour and are often used in pickling, vinaigrettes, and marinades.
Approx 800 seeds
- Compact for Pots
- Grow Your Own
- Sun Loving
- Easy to Grow
Dill 'Diana' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Dill 'Diana' seeds produce a compact, aromatic herb ideal for UK gardens. Sow from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. This variety thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, requiring moderate watering. Harvest leaves once plants reach 15cm for fresh cooking use.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Dill 'Diana' Seeds
- Sow:Feb–Sep
- Germination:10–21 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, space plants 20cm apart
- Water:Moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Cut leaves when plants reach 15cm, regularly to encourage growth
- Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills
This variety of dill is prized for its dark green, feathery leaves and tiny yellow flowers. Resistant to bolting, it’s perfect for growing in UK gardens or containers. Use the leaves, flowers, and seeds to add subtle, fresh flavour to salads, pickles, and marinades.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.95. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.95
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Large delivery — large orders
- £9.50
- Free delivery (orders £30 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Dill 'Diana' – Compact, Aromatic Garden Herb Seeds
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How to Grow
Start Dill 'Diana' seeds indoors or in a sheltered spot from February to September, choosing a location with full sun to encourage aromatic growth. This compact variety thrives in well-drained soil and is suitable for window boxes, balconies, containers and garden beds.
Sowing
Sow Dill 'Diana' seeds thinly onto damp but well-drained soil and cover lightly. Place the container in a clear sealed environment in a sunny spot to promote germination.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them to allow adequate space for growth, considering the 25 cm pot size ideal for this compact herb. Proper spacing helps maintain the plant's shape and supports healthy development during the growing months from May to September.
Plant care
Keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season, avoiding waterlogging to suit the plant's needs. Regularly pinch back the stems to encourage bushier growth and extend the harvest period for this aromatic dill variety.
About Dill 'Diana'
Ideal for pots or garden beds, Dill 'Diana' thrives in full sun and helps repel aphids naturally.
- Compact for Pots
- Grow Your Own
- Sun Loving
- Easy to Grow
History of Dill 'Diana'
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a versatile herb from the parsley family, native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia. Known since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal uses, dill’s name derives from Old Norse meaning 'to soothe'. Historically valued for aiding digestion and as a breath freshener, it continues to be a kitchen favourite. Dill 'Diana' offers a reliable, compact plant that suits UK gardens and containers alike.
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-Toxic |
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FAQs
Sow seeds in spring; leaves can be harvested in 6-8 weeks.
Yes, it thrives well in containers with good sunlight. It is suited to pots, beds and windowsills.
Watering: moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged. It is an annual, completing its whole life in one season, so sow again the following year.
Choose the 'Diana' variety and avoid excessive heat for longer harvests.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs February to September, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 800 seeds in the packet, so there is plenty to share. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits pots, beds and windowsills, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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