Baby Dill
Estimated Inventory, lb : 42.11
This item was last sold on : 07/01/25
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.
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Moniker Coffee Company PL | San Diego CA | 253-820-1600 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Burgo Direct | Chula Vista CA | 619-793-2325 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Daffodil Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-461-7788 |
| Vulture / Dreamboat | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| California English | San Diego CA | 727-515-0362 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Gata | La Jolla CA | 858-336-5550 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Little Victory Wine Market | Carlsbad CA | 310-738-3380 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Yaqui Coffee House | Chula Vista CA | 619-735-6155 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
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| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
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| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
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| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
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| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
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| Donation 3 | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| LANA | Solana Beach CA | 602-758-2596 |
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| Sisters Pizza (NP) | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
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| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Beginners Diner | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
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| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Shootz Fish X Beer (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-8070 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
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| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
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| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
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| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
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| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
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| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
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| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| The Barista Botanist | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
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| Andrew Spurgin | San Diego CA | 619-277-6020 |
| The Bower | Coronado CA | 619-606-8424 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
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| Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
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| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
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| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
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| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Cocina de Barrio NP | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
| Pretty Pickled, Pretty Sauced | National City CA | 619-869-9921 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| PorchLight Coffee | San Diego CA | 415-261-8140 |
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| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
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| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
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| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
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| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
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| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
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| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
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| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 469-580-1146 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
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| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
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| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Moniker Outpost | San Diego CA | 253-820-1600 |
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| Seven Seas Roasting Co. SB | Solana Beach CA | 619-261-7275 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
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| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
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