Richters ProGrowers Info
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Dill
(Anethum graveolens, A. sowa ) |
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Market
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Products:  (seed, herb);  (leaf);  (leaf, seed); 
Market size: 37,000 hectares (world), 4,000 ha (North America)
Prospects: prices same, volume up
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Culture |
Seed density: 400-1000 seeds/gram
Exposure: full sun
Soil: well-drained, moderately rich, loose soil, pH 5.5-6.5
Crop duration: 1 year
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Sowing rate: 9-12 kg/ha.
Planting: sow direct in spring.
Field spacing: 25-50cm between rows; thin to 10cm within rows for fresh herb production or 2-3cm within rows for seed production.
Yield: seed 600-900kg/ha, fresh herb 2500-5000kg/ha, dried herb 1000kg/ha, oil 50-110kg/ha.
Pests: aphid, tarnished plant bug
Diseases: powdery mildew, leafspot, aster yellows.
Buyers want: good green colour (dried leaf).
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Sowing rate: 15-40g/1000pots.
Planting: do not transplant; sow direct in pots, 8-20 seeds per pot.
Seeds to saleable plants: 6 weeks.
Pests: aphid
Diseases: powdery mildew.
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– Dried Production
– Fresh Production
– Oil Production
– Potted Plant Production
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