Anethum graveolens

Anethum graveolens

Dill

Dill is an annual herb belonging to the celery family Apiaceae. It is native to North Africa, Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula but has been cultivated widely in Eurasia. Dill is known for its finely divided, softly delicate leaves and small white to yellow scented flowers that form in umbels. The seeds are used as a spice and have a longitudinally ridged surface.

Details

Order:

Apiales

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Anethum

Chemistry:

The essential oil of dill contains apiole, dillapiole, carvone, limonene, myristicin, and umbelliferone. These compounds contribute to its characteristic aroma and flavor.

Uses:

Dill is used extensively in culinary applications, particularly in Europe and Asia. It is a key ingredient in many dishes such as gravlax (cured salmon), borscht, pickles, and various soups. Dill oil is used in soaps and cosmetics. Additionally, dill has been noted for its antiflatulent properties and is sometimes recommended for use in human spaceflight due to these benefits.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

1.5–5 feet (0.46–1.52 m)

Flower color:

White to yellow

Suitable habitat:

Dill thrives in warm to hot summers with high sunshine levels and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It is often cultivated in gardens and farms.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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