A small revelation for anyone who already loves dill as an herb: the microgreen version grows in fine plumed filaments of tender green, with an elegant silhouette that looks drawn in ink.

Concentrated, perfumed, anise-tinged dill flavour — the miniature version surprisingly delivers all the aromatic power of the adult plant. Delicate texture, almost airy, that melts on the tongue.

Ideal as a finishing garnish on smoked salmon or gravlax (the classic Scandinavian use), fish tartare, warm potato salad, soft-boiled eggs, Nordic shrimp, chilled cucumber soup, or any dish where fresh dill would shine. Add at serving time: heat quickly destroys the volatile aromas.

• Soaking: not required (but 4 hours of soaking accelerates germination).
• Germination time: 5-10 days (slower than average).
• Microgreen harvest: 14-21 days after sowing.
• Yield: about 2 tsp of seeds produces a 20 × 20 cm tray of microgreens.
• Best uses: garnish on fish, eggs, potatoes, chilled soups.