Everwilde Farms - 1 lb Bouquet Dill Herb Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

This most widely grown Dill cultivar is a worthwhile addition to your herb garden. The leaves can be used to flavor various foods, especially those containing eggs, potatoes, and fish. The large seed heads are great to use for pickling things. Dill is widely used in Scandinavian cuisine. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. Historical records suggest that dill has been used for medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years; its primary use was to calm the digestion and treat stomach ailments, hence its name from an old Saxon word meaning "to lull." Ancient Greek tradition suggested covering the head with dill leaves to induce sleep, while many herbal remedies from ages past recommend dill to soothe colicky babies. Traditionally, dill was thought to bring good fortune, protection, and wealth. Though the origin of dill's famous association with the pickle is not known, an 1640 recipe from the cook of England's King Charles I requires dill in its pickled cucumbers. Today, German, Greek, and Scandinavian cuisine most often include dill.