Spanish Name
Eneldo
Scientific Name
Anethum graveolens
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Annual
Edible parts
LeavesSeed
Recipes
Growth Type
HerbShurb
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalSalad GreenPollinator
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Used fresh or dried in sauces, salads, and soups; seeds used in pickling and spice blends.
Nutritional Info
Contains vitamin A, C, manganese, essential oils
Medicinal Uses
Aids digestion, reduces gas, calming effect, antimicrobial
Planting Distance
20–30 cm between plants; 30–40 cm between rows; prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Harvest Time
Leaves harvested from 30–40 days after sowing; seeds harvested after flowering and drying (~90 days).
