When to Harvest Fernleaf Dill?

Harvest dill foliage at any point between seedling and blooming stages. You may harvest the entire dill plant, preserving the foliage, as soon as the plant starts to flower and set seed. You can freeze leaves by snipping off an entire branch, putting it in a plastic bag, and storing it in the freezer.

Can you eat Fernleaf dill?

Sometimes known as the “fish herb” because it's such a delicious complement to fish, dill is used in many dishes, especially dips, soups, vinegars, and salads. Fernleaf is an improved, more compact variety of ordinary dill. ... Dill leaves or seeds are used in the cooking of many cultures around the world.

How tall should dill be before harvesting?

Dill grows pretty quickly. Once you plant it, wait about 4-8 weeks of growth or until the dill plants are at least 6" tall. Then identify the largest, outer leaves and prepare to harvest. Take the older leaves first, unless you have an abundance of dill in your garden and would like not to use the older leaves.