Dill doesn't mind the cold, wet ground of early spring. It comes up quickly, and can be used as soon as there is enough to trim off.
A popular variety, called Fern Leaf Dill, grows a large amount of leaf, before it starts to go to blossom. It is a great way to build up a supply of dill for the off season.
Because it goes to seed quite fast, you may have some new dill growing already. As soon as I clear away the fall debris in the garden, I often find some new dill seedlings poking their heads up. I leave them in place (even if they are not where I would have planted them), and use until frost.
Dill brightens up many dishes, especially welcome in the winter, when we eat a lot of heavier meals. Try making Dilly Green Beans, with the extra dill.
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