Below is a list of all known varieties for Dill Weed. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bouquet Dill | The most common commercial variety (Anethum graveolens), grown for its abundant, feathery, sweet, and grassy leaves (weed). |
| Dill (Dried Weed) | The dried, feathery leaves. The flavor is much more subtle and hay-like than fresh dill. Often used in dips and dressings. |
| Dill (Oil Extract) | Essential oil extracted from the seeds, used sparingly as a potent flavoring agent. |
| Dill (Seed, Ground) | Seeds ground into a powder, offering a concentrated, slightly pungent flavor for rubs and sauces. |
| Dill (Seed, Whole) | The dried fruit used whole for pickling and baking, providing a strong caraway-like flavor. |
| Dill Flower Head | The entire head of the dill flower (umbel), known for its concentrated dill flavor; often used for pickling and savory presentations. |
| Dill Flower Heads (Dill Seed) | The "large, yellow" "flower" "umbels" "that" "produce" "seeds." "The" "seeds" "have" "a" "strong, caraway-anise" "flavor" "and" "are" "used" "in" "pickling." |
| Dill Weed (Dried) | The "dried" "leaves." "Loses" "most" "of" "its" "freshness," "retaining" "a" "faint, grassy, "hay-like" "flavor." |
| Dill Weed (Fresh) | The "fresh, feathery" "leaves." "Bright, grassy," "and" "tangy." |
| Fernleaf Dill | A dwarf, compact variety that is slow to bolt (go to seed). Ideal for container gardens and for a steady supply of fresh leaves. |
| Hercules Dill | A very robust and tall cultivar known for high leaf production. |
| Pickled Dill Weed | Fresh dill weed preserved in a vinegar brine. A common Scandinavian condiment (like 'Svea'), often served with fish. |
| Superdukat Dill | A cultivar bred for high essential oil content, resulting in a more intense flavor than common dill. |