Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Long Island Mammoth Dill seeds are easy to grow and, when mature, this herb adds an excellent flavor to salads, soups, meat, and fish. Mammoth Dill is highly aromatic and used to make dill pickles. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Mature plants can be harvested when the lower part of a seed cluster is […]

Dill is the obvious choice here, as it will give you that classic dill pickle, but for other pickling recipes you could try out herbs like parsley or basil for a different kind of flavor. What herbs to put in pickles? 10 herbs that will really make your pickles stand out are tarragon, thyme, turmeric, […]

As the general pickling guidelines say: Regular dill pickles and sauerkraut are fermented and cured for about 3 weeks. Refrigerator dills are fermented for about 1 week. During curing, colors and flavors change and acidity increases. How long until homemade pickles are ready? To allow pickles to mellow and develop a delicious flavor, wait at […]

A: I find that the fresh cucumbers, fresh dill and fresh garlic along with the brine are all that you need and people really do love them! You can certainly add additional spices but they aren’t necessary to still get great taste and texture. Can you pickle without fresh dill? Linda Ziedrich says that if […]

Immerse the dried herbs in a small bowl of water with enough water to cover the herbs completely. Cover the container tightly. Allow the herbs to stand in the water for 10 minutes to become fully rehydrated. Strain the excess water from the herbs. Can dried herbs be substitute for fresh? Dried herbs can be […]

Gherkins. Gherkins, also known as baby pickles or miniature cucumbers, are usually one to two inches long. What are the 3 types of pickles? Pickles can be made using one of three methods: refrigeration, fresh packed, or processed. All three achieve the same pickling end goal, but employ different strategies to get there, mostly involving […]

Kosher dills do add spice to sandwiches and meat dishes such as the German dish Rouladen, which wraps beef around a dill pickle. What are kosher dill pickles good for? Fermented pickles are full of good bacteria called probiotics, which are important for gut health. Fights diseases. Cucumbers are high in an antioxidant called beta-carotene, […]

Pickles are very high in sodium because it’s an important part of the brining process. Consuming too much salt in your daily diet can contribute to high blood pressure. Anyone who is on blood pressure medication or looking to reduce their sodium intake should eat pickles in moderation or look for low sodium options. How […]

Fennel. Fresh fennel has delicate and feathery fronds that are very similar in appearance to dill weed. This can be used as a direct substitute for dill weed with little alteration in flavor profile and aesthetics. What is a good replacement for dill? Dill Weed Substitutions Fresh fennel. Thyme. Rosemary. Parsley. Chervil. Basil. Tarragon. What […]

Preserving Dill To harvest dill seeds, wait until the seeds start to turn brown; as the seed clusters gain weight, they may need staking to keep them high and dry. Gather the ripe seed heads by clipping them into a paper bag, and place the bag in a warm, dry place indoors for a week […]

The number one pickle brand in the supermarket is Grillo’s Pickles Dill Spears. What made these instantly rise to the top was the overall look, which resembled a fresh cucumber the most, with bright green skin and pale green flesh. The pickles were very crunchy and had a strong dill and garlic taste. What is […]

The foliage from Fernleaf dill seeds maintains its distinct aroma, and compliments fish or can be used in dill pickles. This is a good dill variety for container growing. What kind of dill is best for pickling? Dill Plant Types Bouquet is probably the most popular variety, grown for its fragrant leaves and seeds that […]

Dill’s yellow blooms are a signal to harvest the plant. If you love the fragrance of dill, use the flowers and foliage in a cut arrangement. Dry the dill flowers and harvest the seeds for use in the kitchen, including as a flavoring in preserving recipes such as pickles and sauerkraut. What does Fernleaf dill […]

Plants Similar to Dill (Anethum Graveolens) – Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) – Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) – Marjoram (Origanum Majorana) – Chervil (Anthriscus Cerefolium) – Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum) – Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum) – Summer Savory (Satureja Hortensis) Common Dill Varieties. Conclusion. How can you tell fennel and dill apart? The following differences help identify the two for […]

An early maturing dill variety that produces tall stems loaded with large chartreuse umbels. This plant is super versatile and makes a wonderful addition to summer bouquets. Can you use dill in flower arrangement? To me, dill looks like a firework when placed amongst its fellow blooms – making for a fun, carefree look. Bonus: […]