Bouquet

Family: Apiaceae Herb

Fragrant as a fresh bouquet, Bouquet dill fills the garden with a bright, aromatic lift—cool, green, and unmistakably “dill-fresh” from the first feathery fronds.

At maturity, it forms a dense, upright spray of fine, threadlike foliage with a tender, lively texture that stays flavorful for repeated harvests. Grow Bouquet for standout flavor in pickles and briny preserves, for stirring into sauces, and for finishing garden-fresh salads with its signature fragrance.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 40 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	40
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Bouquet dill is built for maximum aroma: the feathery fronds stay tender and fragrant across repeat harvests, so you get that unmistakable dill-fresh character rather than bland greens. Use it near serving—its cool, briny edge stays clean in brines and bright sauces when you don’t overcook it.

Best Uses

stir into quick yogurt or sour-cream sauces for a bright, cooling hit
needle-fine chopping for pickle brines and brined preserves
finish hot foods off-heat—scrambled eggs, potatoes, or gravies—so the fragrance stays loud
toss into grain salads where it can hold vinaigrette without turning bitter

Flavor Profile

fresh-cut dill snap cool, grassy aromatics slightly briny herbal edge tender feathery texture

Kitchen Pairings

cucumber lemon garlic yogurt mustard smoked salmon

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my bouquet seedlings suddenly wilting with pale, blotchy leaves, and what can I do?

This pattern is often downy mildew or damping off, especially when plants stay wet and crowded in cool-to-mild weather. Remove and discard the worst seedlings immediately, then thin to allow airflow and water only at the soil line (not the foliage). If the problem spreads, treat with a labeled downy mildew fungicide and space plants so leaves dry quickly in full sun.

How often should I water bouquet during the 40-day growing phase?

Water to keep the top 1 inch of soil evenly moist, then let it start to dry slightly before watering again—typically about 1 inch per week total depending on heat and soil type. In full sun, this often means watering every 2–3 days early on, and more like every 1–2 days during hot, drying spells. Avoid frequent light splashes that keep the surface wet; aim for deep, even moisture around the roots.

How do I know when bouquet is ready to harvest at 40 days?

Harvest when most of the blossoms show color and are just beginning to open, usually around day 40. Cut in the morning when stems are turgid, and look for fully developed buds that are tight but not hard—once several buds are open, the rest will follow in the vase. If you wait for all blooms to open, you’ll shorten the display time.