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Description: 18" plants produce abundant blue-green foliage and are slow to bolt.
Days To Maturity: NA
Seed Sources: Harris Seeds - updated in 2020

 
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Overall: (3.2 Stars)Overall
Taste: (2.5 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (3.2 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 02/11/2021 by CCE Nassau County NY - An experienced gardener

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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Plants did not do well. Some plants survived and matured into seed pods, but very little leaf production. Not sure if the weather was just too hot for it. Did not seem ta disease issue. It just did not thrive.
 

Reviewed on 10/16/2020 by Albany County MGs - An experienced gardener

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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Definitely shorter than other varieties I have grown but not very impressive. Took long time to grow, few leaves (didn\'t get to taste), still flowering in mid-October. Probably would do well in flower garden or pot.
 

Reviewed on 10/05/2020 by CCE Rockland - An experienced gardener

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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Germinated well, leaves were tasty but bolted very early.
 

Reviewed on 09/25/2020 by Tompkins MGs - An experienced gardener

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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

One plant germinated, grew to about 10 inches tall and flowered. Not tested for taste.
 

Reviewed on 09/24/2020 by Cutler Botanic Garden - An experienced gardener

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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Nice, bushy plant.
 

Reviewed on 09/02/2020 by nmeohen1 - An experienced gardener

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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Used this dill in dilly beans. Very reliable.
 




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