When you look at a dill plant, you’ll see many tiny stems going off the main branch, each with little fern-like fingers on it. Each of these tiny stems is a leaf.
This doesn’t hurt the plant as long as your careful not to yank it so much that it pulls out of the ground.
However, you may want to wait for it to mature before you prune it heavily. It usually takes about 8 weeks to grow from seed to a mature plant.
If you cut too much, your plant could wither.
Dill flowers are tiny and yellow. They cluster in rings near the top of the plant. At the end of the season, you can either harvest the seeds or let the plant reseed itself. Reseeding just means you let the plant drop its seeds in the ground so it comes back next year.
Try cutting dill with scissors instead of a knife when preparing it in the kitchen. It will be more flavorful. [6] X Research source
Cutting causes less damage to the plant, so it keeps it from decaying as fast if you’re planning on storing it. [7] X Research source
If a lid won’t fit over the jar, use a plastic bag and a rubber band. Store the herbs for up to 2 weeks.
You don’t want water on the plant the day you harvest, as that can lead to decay.
Leave them in the water for 2 hours.
Don’t make the bundles too tight. Loose bundles promote air circulation, discouraging mold growth. Leave them for 1-2 weeks. They’re ready when the leaves are dry enough to crumble in your hand. Crumble the dill into a jar, or store it whole in an airtight container. Check the jar after a week for moisture. If you see any, take the dill out of the jar and spread it out to dry.
Place the plants in bag, and hang them up. The seeds will fall into the bag.
