Dill Alligator: reviews, photos, yield

Dill Alligator began to gain popularity back in 2002, after the appearance of the variety as a result of the work of breeders of the Gavrish company - and to this day it is in particular demand among many gardeners. This is due to the fact that harvesting is carried out several times, because the crop throws out its umbrella only at the end of the season. The species belongs to bush crops with a raised large rosette, which makes it easier to care for the plant and does not become dirty during rain.

Description of Dill Alligator

The Alligator dill variety is characterized by the following distinctive features:

  • the foliage of the bush is green with a bluish tint;
  • the umbrella is thrown out only at the end of the season;
  • raised rosette - large size;
  • plant height can reach 160 cm;
  • The harvest collected from one bush is, on average, 150 g.

Dill of the Alligator variety is a late-ripening plant. The period of foliage formation for greens is from 40 to 45 days, and the harvest can be harvested several times. Seeds are ready for collection after 115 days.

The plant requires a lot of sunlight.Therefore, it is advisable to plant in well-lit areas. Dill Alligator, as numerous reviews and photos show, is successfully grown in many regions of Russia, Ukraine and Moldova.

Characteristics of Dill Alligator

Even novice gardeners can successfully grow Alligator bush dill. This process is not troublesome and does not require the organization of additional conditions.

Dill yield Alligator

Harvesting bush dill can begin as early as June and end only in September. Planting in open ground occurs both in late autumn and early spring, since the crop is cold-resistant and can withstand temperatures down to -8 degrees.

When grown for greens, you can collect from 1 m2 up to 2.6 kg of dill. If seeds are collected, then from every 1 m2 get from 2.7 kg to 2.8 kg.

The productivity of the Alligator variety mainly depends on the plant's exposure to sunlight and the provision of favorable conditions, such as humidity and soil fertility, and the addition of the required additional amount of useful components.

Sustainability

According to the description, dill of the Alligator variety loves light and is also characterized as resistant to cold weather.

The variety does not have high immunity to diseases and pests, so the use of preventive measures, such as seed treatment, will be required.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Alligator dill are evidenced not only by the description, but also by numerous consumer reviews. This crop can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground.

Positive characteristics of the variety:

  • large quantities of crops and multiple harvests;
  • slow stemming;
  • the weight of one bush is 50 g;
  • the density of greenery, which does not form baskets for a long period;
  • juiciness of foliage.

Disadvantages of the variety:

  • late ripening of seeds (mid-October), which with early frosts leads to their darkening and spoilage;
  • low germination.

Landing rules

You can plant Alligator dill seeds in open ground from late autumn to spring. In order to grow new planting material: it is advisable to plant the seeds in early spring, after the snow has melted.

The Alligator variety can be planted for the winter. The best time for this is considered to be the beginning of November. A few weeks before planting dill, it is necessary to prepare the soil by adding the following components to it:

  • compost or humus;
  • potassium salt;
  • superphosphate.

Then dig the soil to a depth of 10 to 12 cm.

To plant the Alligator variety, it is also important to choose the right place, which should have the following characteristics:

  • an open, well-lit area;
  • proximity to low-growing crops: garlic, onions, cabbage;
  • light loamy, sandy loam soil or chernozem with an acidity of at least pH 6.3 units.
Important! It is not recommended to plant dill in lowlands, since stagnation of water is undesirable for the Alligator variety.

For planting, it is recommended to buy the original Alligator dill from the Gavrish company. It is worth paying attention to the preparation of planting material. To do this, soaking is carried out, consisting of the following steps:

  1. The plant seeds should be washed well.
  2. Spread into a container in a thin layer and add a small amount of water at room temperature.
  3. After 20 minutes, add water at room temperature again, as the previous liquid is completely absorbed.
  4. Now it is necessary to change the water every 12 hours, mixing the planting material.

Soaking the seeds lasts 2 days, then they need to be dried well.

How to prepare the site and plant seeds:

  1. Rake the soil surface in the area with a rake with fine metal teeth.
  2. Using a pointed, convenient object, form rows 2.5 cm deep.
  3. The distance between rows should be 20 cm.
  4. Water the prepared furrows with water and send planting material there, which is then sprinkled with dry soil.

How Alligator dill is planted is shown in the photo:

Important! When planting seeds in the fall, do not wet the furrows.

Growing Dill Alligator

The variety loves moisture very much, so regular watering is one of the most important nuances of growing.

In addition to watering, fertilizing plays an important role. It is especially worth paying attention to potassium-phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers. This will prevent yellowing from appearing on the dill branches. But too many of these components will not be beneficial, since the plant has the ability to absorb chemicals.

During the growing process, it is necessary to regularly remove weeds.

Collecting greens is simple: due to the large size of the bushes, you can safely cut off all the greens, leaving 2 - 3 branches for the further development of the plant. You can learn more about planting and growing Alligator dill from the video:

Diseases and pests

The most common diseases of Alligator dill include:

  1. Powdery mildew - appears when there is excessive air humidity or during periods of too cold air temperature in the summer. It appears as a powdery coating on the branches of the plant.Over time, they begin to turn brown and dry out. In order to prevent the occurrence of the disease, it is necessary to treat with a solution based on colloidal sulfur.
  2. Fomoz - This is a disease characteristic of dill of the Alligator variety. May appear during periods of high humidity and high air temperatures. It appears as brown spots on the leaf blades, which then lead to death. To prevent damage in the spring, it is necessary to treat the soil with special preparations - “Tiram” or “Fundazol”.
  3. Blackleg - a common disease for many garden crops, in which rotting of the root collars occurs, which over time passes to the stems, which leads to complete drying of the plant. Most often, damage occurs when dill is grown in greenhouses, where there is an excess of air humidity. The disease can be prevented by constantly loosening the soil and treating with Bordeaux mixture.

There are 2 types of pests for Alligator dill: those that attack the root system and those that live on the above-ground part of the plant. The enemy of the root system is the mole cricket, but for the above-ground part, carrot psyllid, umbrella moth, and blind moth are common.

To remove pests from green mass, spraying with Fitoverm solution is used. To eliminate mole crickets, the most common means are “Medvetox” and “Boverin”.

Conclusion

Dill Alligator has long established itself as a high-yielding plant that does not require labor-intensive care or special conditions. Therefore, many gardeners choose this particular variety.

Reviews of Dill Alligator

Anastasia, 45 years old, Vladivostok
I grow dill on my windowsill in decorative flower pots.This year I tried seeds of the Alligator variety. The germination rate is high, however, the disadvantage is that the plant needs additional lighting and heating, without which it begins to turn yellow.
Andrey, 51 years old, Bryansk
I have been growing dill for a long time, but recently I decided to try new varieties. I got into the Alligator variety. After the harvest time came, I was delighted. The bushes are large, there is plenty of green mass. After cutting, after a while I still collected a lot of fragrant greenery. I'm happy with the result!
Margarita, 38 years old, Podolsk
I am very impressed with the Alligator dill variety. There is a lot of harvest: and this is with easy care. You just need to water and choose the right place for planting. But I enjoy fragrant greens all year round.
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