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Ingredient guide no. 035

Dill

A culinary herb with both leafy and seed forms, which should be chosen for different tasks.

Categoryherb
Botanical identityAnethum graveolens
Food formleaves and seeds
Flavorgreen, grassy, anise-like, bright

What it is

A culinary herb with both leafy and seed forms, which should be chosen for different tasks.

Plain-language buying tip

Use dill weed for leafy freshness and dill seed for a warmer, more spice-like note in pickles and bread.

Forms and use

Add fresh dill near the end of cooking; use seed earlier in brines, pickles, and longer-cooked dishes.

Common forms include fresh weed, dried weed, seed. Match the form to the job: visible ingredient, even distribution, or a slow infusion you can strain.

Storage

Keep dried dill tightly sealed, cool, dark, and dry.

Quick questions

What should I check before buying Dill?

Check the stated botanical identity or style when available, the form, and the ingredient list. These details are more useful than relying on a broad category name alone.

Is this guide a product offer?

No. This is culinary editorial information. Leaf & Larder will connect only verified, available products when inventory exists.

Editorial boundary

This guide describes flavor, form, storage, and culinary use. It does not make medical, therapeutic, or supplement claims.

Sources & notes
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Anethum graveolens.
USDA SNAP-Ed: Herbs.
Last reviewed: August 15, 2026.