Baby Dill
Estimated Inventory, lb : 86.20
This item was last sold on : 01/24/25
Description/Taste
Baby dill is the young, tender stalks and leaves of the mature dill plant. The stalks are slender and topped with feathery, alternating, branched leaves divided into thin, thread-like segments. Baby Dill is harvested between 15 and 20 centimeters tall, well before the plant matures and begins to flower. Baby Dill offers a mild, sweet anise flavor with hints of parsley and celery. Older plants will develop thicker, hollow stems and can grow anywhere from 1 to 1.5 meters tall.
Seasons/Availability
Baby dill is available year-round with a peak season during the winter months.
Current Facts
Baby Dill is an aromatic herb, botanically classified as Anethum graveolens. The herb is a member of the Umbelliferae family, also known as the celery, carrot or parsley family, and is cultivated for its delicate fresh leaves. Baby Dill is harvested at the very early stages of growth, when the plant is still small and tender, and the flavor is milder. Though the herb is most often associated with pickling, Baby Dill is also popular in Scandinavian, Eastern European, Indian and Mediterranean cuisines.
Nutritional Value
Baby Dill is a great source of vitamins A and C and a good source of manganese, iron and folate. The herb also contains calcium, riboflavin, niacin and potassium and trace amounts of vitamin B6, dietary fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and copper. Its medicinal properties are due to the presence of monoterpene compounds, flavonoids, volatile oils and amino acids. Dill has also demonstrated anti-bacterial properties.
Applications
Baby Dill is most often used fresh, but it is also used in its dried, or dehydrated, form. It may be used in fresh or cooked preparations, or as a garnish. It is often paired with fish, especially salmon, and in cream or wine-based sauces. Pair Baby Dill with yogurt, soft cheeses or cream, cucumbers, lentils, tomatoes, dried fruit, seafood, poultry, and beans. Use it as a salad herb or in pasta dishes with smoked fish or caviar, or in barley, quinoa, couscous or bulgur wheat dishes. In Greek, Turkish and Slavic cuisine the herb is paired with chicken, spinach, mushrooms and lamb. In Germany it is paired with eggs, cheese and potatoes. Keep Baby Dill dry until ready to use. If it becomes wilted, you can put the stems in a glass of water and cover with a plastic bag. Baby Dill will keep refrigerated for up to a week and it can be frozen and kept for up to 2 months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Dill is used as an herbal medicine in India, where it is known as Shatapushpa, and has been used in Ayurvedic practices for centuries. It is used in more than 56 different Ayurvedic preparations. The oil extracted from the herb is prescribed for digestive troubles and is used as a natural sleep aid. It is given to babies to help relieve hiccups and colic and is often an ingredient in “gripe water.”
Geography/History
Dill is native to the Mediterranean region, western Africa, southern Russia and India. Its leaves, stems and seeds have been used for both medicinal and culinary purposes for thousands of years. Dill is one of the oldest cultivated herbs and was mentioned in ancient Egyptian writings and in the Christian bible. By the Middle Ages the herb had spread to Northern Europe and later to the New World. It has become naturalized in North America and parts of Europe. Fossilized seeds were found in Neolithic caves, amidst Roman and Greek ruins and in the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep II from the 11th century B.C.E. The herb grows easily in areas with sunny, cooler summers and thrives in moist soil and in coastal regions. Baby Dill can be found nearly worldwide at markets and grocers and may be spotted seasonally at farmer’s markets.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
Daily News Cafe | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-3048 |
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The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
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Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
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Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
Something Homemade | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
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Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
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Justin Weiss | Bonsall CA | 760-724-9875 |
Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
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Comma | San Diego CA | 619-802-9183 |
The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
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Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
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Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
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Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
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The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
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The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
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Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
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Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
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The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
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The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
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The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
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The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
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Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
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Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
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Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
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Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
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Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
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Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
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Snooze - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-483-5556 |
Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
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Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
Gilly's House of Cocktails | San Diego CA | 415-707-9219 |
Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
Brine Time | El Cajon California | 619-495-1493 |
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Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
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Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
Birdseye Rooftop | La Jolla CA | 619-206-7220 |
Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
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Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
Shootz Fish X Beer (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-8070 |
Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
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Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
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Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
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The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
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Recipe Ideas
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