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Dill

Anethum graveolens

  • Name: Dill
  • Latin name: Anethum graveolens
  • Harvest area: Europe and Asia
  • Harvest period: june ans september
  • Properties:
      - Calming
      - Digestive

Description:

Dill has been known since ancient times. Traces have been found in roman ruins. Today, dill is appreciated by gastronomists for its aromatic seeds as well as for its leaves. Dill is found in Central, East and North Europe cuisines.

Cultivation:
Dill originates from west Asia and Southern Europe.
Today is mainly cultivated in Europe and North America.
The leaves are harvested during the whole year.

Favourite recipes:
Dill adds flavour to raw and cooked fish, marinades and meatballs.
It is also enjoyed in cucumber and potato salads.
Dill is also used for the distillation of Aquavit, a liqueur flavoured with several plants used in northern countries.

Uses:
It is cultivated as a plant to use in condiments, for its aromatic leaves and seeds
And it is similar to fennel for its odour, and its proprieties, from where its name hybrid fennel or false aniseed derives.

 

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