Matthew 23:23 discusses tithing herbs. Any herb that was tithed was grown as a crop plant. Unfortunately, the Hebrew word for dill was incorrectly translated as anise in English speaking Bibles. Dill has many uses. All aboveground parts of the plant are used for seasoning and in herbal medicine. In the Roman Empire, dill leaves were used in wreaths worn by athletes and other heroes.

Cultivation

Dill is an easy to grow annual. Locate in a place protected from strong winds. It needs a soil with a pH of 6.0. The soil should be fairly rich, well drained and moist. It will grow best in the full sun. The seeds should be harvested unless you want the plant to self-seed for future years.

Bible References

Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cumin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

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