Category: Vegetables

Rinse your fresh dill and shake the excess water off (or use a salad spinner!) and place it on a paper towel. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, in 30-second intervals, or until it is completely dry and crisp. How do I convert fresh dill to dry dill? Use dried dill for fresh (or […]

about 2 to 3 years. Properly stored, dried dill weed will generally stay at best quality for about 2 to 3 years. To maximize the shelf life of dried dill weed purchased in bulk, and to better retain flavor and potency, store in containers with tight-fitting lids. Is dried dill weed safe to use after […]

Bang the bunch of herbs on a white surface numerous times. If there are no more than two insects that are visible upon the white surface, proceed to How to clean. If there are three or more insects that are visible upon the white surface, discard the bundle. Note: This should be done for every […]

Wash them. Wash your herbs by filling your salad spinner with cold water. Swirl the herbs gently around in the water to loosen any debris. Drain the water, spin the herbs dry, set them on a layer of paper towels, and pat gently with more paper towels to blot away any excess moisture. Does dill […]

Rinse the dill under cold water and pat it dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. To prep ahead of time, rinse the dill and then arrange it in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel. Should I rinse dill? “Washing right away is actually good for the shelf life of the […]

If you plant more than you need for daily use in the summer, fresh dill weed is great when dried for the winter. We pick it regularly (it encourages growth too) and dry it for use in the winter (we still add it to our salads, even if it’s dried). For the best flavor, it’s […]

Fresh tender dill doesn’t need stripping. Pull the fronds whole from the thicker stems. Tuck them into a deep narrow container, like a glass measuring cup, and snip away with your clean kitchen shears. It takes mere seconds to snip a handful. How do you use a cheese grater with herbs? All you have to […]

When the plant is a couple of months old, use clean garden shears to cut off the leaves growing closest to the top of the plant. Snip the leaves right at the spot where they join the stem and enjoy them in recipes throughout the season. When should I trim my dill plant? Pruning dill […]

Downy Mildew: This fungus causes yellow spots on the upper surface of the leaves, and whitish gray patches on the undersides and eventually both sides of the leaves. How do you bring dill back to life? If your dill is located in less then 6 hours of sun and appears to be dying back then […]

The most important thing to keep in mind when growing dill in containers is the depth of your containers. Dill grows a long tap root, and any container shallower than 12 inches (30 cm.) How deep does the soil need to be for dill? Sow the seeds directly in the ground from April through May, […]

Other less common pests affecting dill plants include grasshoppers, tomato hornworms, slugs, and snails. Do snails like dill? Snails eat herbs But some snails do love basil and seem to eat it faster than it can grow. Other snails occasionally eat chives, coriander, dill, fennel, lemon verbena, marjoram, and parsley. What plants are not eaten […]

Dill grows best in a well drained, slightly acidic soil, rich in organic matter. As with most herbs, dill does not require frequent fertilizing. A light feeding of a 5-10-5 fertilizer applied once in late spring should be enough. Use it at the rate of three ounces per ten feet of row. Does dill come […]

To use in pickling, just thaw first. Many people feel that dill weed freezes more successfully than it dries. Can you use frozen dill for canning? When frozen, intact dill sprigs will remain usable well into the winter and possibly even until spring. If you intend to use the dill in canned goods, it is […]

When air dried, spread the fronds out in a single layer on fresh paper towels, further trimming off any large stems. Now place the paper towel in the microwave, carefully holding it taut and level. Close the door, and microwave on High for 3 minutes. Remove carefully and allow to sit for another hour or […]

Freezing fresh parsley at its peak ensures you’ll be able to enjoy that fresh green taste all year long. Parsley can be frozen by the bunch in freezer bags, chopped up and made into ice cubes, or processed as pesto before freezing. How do you freeze dill and parsley? Here’s How First, wash the dill […]

Carefully remove the herbs from any stalks, roughly chop larger pieces, and place them in an ice cube tray. Fill each little section up halfway with herbs and then top with extra virgin olive oil. Cover the tray with plastic wrap and freeze. Can you preserve fresh herbs in oil? We’ve got a great tip […]

To store parsley and cilantro, loosely cover with a resealable plastic bag or cling wrap. If using a large Mason jar or quart container, you can use the lid to cover the herbs. Store in the refrigerator. This technique also works well with tarragon, mint, and dill. What is the best way to keep dill […]

Cut Herbs in Olive Oil Pour olive oil to cover the herb and fill up the ice cube. Place the ice cube tray into the freezer. Once solid, remove the herb cubes from the tray and store in a ziploc bag for up to 6 months. Can you freeze herbs in olive oil? Using a […]