Tag: Dill

Dill (Anethum graveolens L.), a biennial or annual herb of the parsley family (Apiaceae or Umbelliferae), is native to southwest Asia or southeast Europe and cultivated since ancient times (Bailer, Aichinger, Hackl, De Hueber, & Dachler, 2001). Are dill and parsley similar? Parsley. Parsley is another fresh herb that can stand in for dill when […]

acidic. The fact that dill pickles and dill pickle juice are so acidic may make you think twice before consuming them as a heartburn cure. Are pickles OK for acid reflux? Vinegar, the other main component of pickles, has been said to bring some people acid reflux ease, but in others it can exacerbate heartburn […]

Pickle Juice: Can It Help With Acid Reflux? That’s right — many people who suffer from acid reflux swear that drinking pickle juice is a fast, natural way to help relieve their symptoms. Does pickle juice work for acid reflux? Pickle juice isn’t a go-to to help with heartburn, even if you’re talking about juice […]

The earliest known record of dill as a medicinal herb was found in Egypt 5,000 years ago when the plant was referred to as a “soothing medicine.” Gladiators were fed meals covered with dill because it was hoped that the herb would grant them valor and courage. Where did dill originally come from? Dill is […]

Vinegar, the other main component of pickles, has been said to bring some people acid reflux ease, but in others it can exacerbate heartburn symptoms, making it extremely person-dependent and probably not worth the risk of irritating your acid reflux even more. Does dill pickle juice help with acid reflux? Pickle juice isn’t a go-to […]

It rates as less acidic on the pH scale, coming in at approximately 3.2 as measured in a finished fermented pickling brine. What is the pH of dill pickles? pH in common food products – like apples, butter, wines and more. Product Approximate pH Pickles, sour 3.0 – 3.4 Pickles, dill 3.2 – 3.6 Pimento […]

Egypt. The earliest known record of dill as a medicinal herb was found in Egypt 5,000 years ago, when the plant was referred to as a “soothing medicine.” (8) Around 3,000 B.C.E. the Babylonians were known to have grown dill in their gardens (4). Dill was also a widely used and familiar plant in the […]

Dill is a classic ingredient in northern Chinese cooking. Salmon, on the other hand, is not, but the combination is too good to ignore, so I decided to wrap them up together in a dumpling. Oily salmon makes for an amazingly rich base compared to the usual cod or shrimp, and a heavy hand with […]

The earliest known record of dill as a medicinal herb was found in Egypt 5,000 years ago, when the plant was referred to as a “soothing medicine.” (8) Around 3,000 B.C.E. the Babylonians were known to have grown dill in their gardens (4). Dill was also a widely used and familiar plant in the Greek […]

Dill is an annual herb that resents being transplanted, and tends to flower prematurely if transplanted, so it is best sown directly into garden beds in spring or summer, once all danger of frost is over. Once established, dill is a hardy plant which can tolerate temperatures down to -3.8°C. What is the common name […]

eastern Mediterranean region. Origin of Dill Weed Botanically known as Anethum graveolens, dill belongs to the same family as parsley and celery, though it is the sole species of its genus. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Where was dill first discovered? The earliest known record of dill as a […]

Dill is native to southern Russia, western Africa, and the Mediterranean. It is part of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes cumin and parsley. Where is dill located? dill, (Anethum graveolens), annual or biennial herb of the parsley family (Apiaceae) and its dry fruit and leaves which are used to season foods. Native to Mediterranean […]

Dill requires full sun and lots of moisture to stay healthy. Too much shade and not enough water causes dill to wilt and turn brown. Overwatering or slow draining soils cause root rot which can turn the dill yellow. Too much fertilizer turns the dill yellow with a drooping and drying appearance. Why does my […]

You can plant your dill seeds right away, or save them for planting next year. Just be sure to allow your dill seeds to dry out completely before storing them. Once your seeds have completely dried out, store them in a plastic container (film canisters are the perfect size!), a paper bag, or use small […]

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 or more. […]

Preserving Dill 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 or more. How do you dry dill seed heads? You can bunch dry dill seeds by tying the stems together and hanging the herbs upside down. Keep the […]

Do you mean fresh dill Seed? On a dill head there would only be about maybe 30 or so seeds, not even a quarter tsp. If you’re thinking about total vegetative mass, like the fronds, etc, probably 2 tsp or so. If you like dill flavor, go up to 1 tbs to be sure. How […]

Small, tender stems can be chopped up right along with the leaves, but thicker stems can be put to good use too. Include the stems along with the flowers in a pickle jar, add them to a bouquet garni, or stuff a fish with dill stems before grilling or roasting it. Do dill stems have […]

When a dill plant has flowers, foliage decreases and the plant focuses its energy on forming a bigger seed head. Flowering in dill plants can be prevented if you wish to preserve the dainty foliage for seasoning. What does it mean when dill flowers? Historically, the dill flower symbolizes happiness, wealth, and passion. It is […]

Pruning dill starts when the plant is still small, once its got around five leaves – somewhere between four and eight weeks after planting. Start by pinching the growing tips to encourage a bushier plant. The bushier the plant, the more stems and leaves it has and so more available to harvest. How do you […]