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Dill Dill is an early-ripening variety of Dutch origin that has gained great popularity in Russia for its ease of care and dense foliage. Dill is one of the most productive species in terms of green mass, rarely gets sick and does not have any special requirements for the type of soil. The key characteristic of the variety is frost resistance, which allows dill to be grown in most regions of the country.
Description of Dill Dill
Dill Dill throws out umbrellas quite late. Thanks to this, the plant grows greenery over a long period of time. This feature predetermined the purpose of the variety - it is grown for fresh consumption. Of course, harvesting for spices is also possible, but in much smaller quantities and later.
The description of the Dill variety states that dill differs from other varieties in its fragrant smell and rich color of stems and leaves, as can be seen in the photo below. The height of the plant reaches an average of 140-150 cm, the bushes are very spreading.
The variety is often grown for sale, as it retains its freshness and attractive appearance for a long time.
Productivity
Dill variety dill ripens on average within 1 month from the moment the seeds are sown in open ground. From 1 m2 1-2 kg of greens are collected, and in the most favorable weather conditions the dill is cut up to 3 times.
The variety blooms late; dill is harvested as a seasoning after 80 days.
The duration of the harvest is 2-2.5 months - dill is cut from July to September when grown in central Russia. More precise dates are determined based on the date of sowing the seeds.
Sustainability
Dill variety is valued by gardeners and gardeners for its immunity to most diseases that are typical for this crop. It rarely gets sick; the only threat to the plant is powdery mildew, but if the rules of agricultural technology are followed, infection is unlikely.
One of the leading qualities of Dill dill is frost resistance. The culture can withstand frosts down to -4°C.
Drought resistance is average. Dill safely tolerates short-term periods of heat, but the lack of moisture causes the plantings to dry out.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is customary to highlight the following advantages of dill over other varieties:
- high yield rates;
- immunity to diseases;
- relatively good heat resistance;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- delayed stemming of shoots;
- low maintenance requirements.
The Dill variety has no particular disadvantages.
Landing rules
Dill is planted in open ground, bypassing the seedling stage. Recommended planting dates are April-May, but in many respects you should focus on local weather conditions. The soil should not be frozen.
If desired, fertilize the selected area, but do it in advance, in the fall. The soil is dug up using a shovel and mineral fertilizers are added to the soil.
Dill dill is sown according to a 30 by 20 cm pattern, since the bushes turn out to be quite lush. The optimal sowing depth is 2 cm. To ensure that fresh greens are always available, seeds are sown at intervals of 10-14 days. The seeds do not require special preparation before planting - the planting material, as a rule, has already been treated with fungicides by the manufacturer.
You should not water dill seeds immediately after planting, otherwise they will go into the soil along with the moisture. So the first shoots will appear much later than expected.
Growing technology
The procedures for caring for Dill variety dill are basic: timely weeding of the beds, loosening as necessary, watering and fertilizing. Water the plantings with an orientation towards the soil surface - it should not dry out or crack. Fertilizing is applied 2 times a season; a solution of potassium salt and nitrate (25 g of each substance per 10 liters of water) is better suited for these purposes. Nitrogen fertilizers cannot be used to fertilize dill, as the plant quickly accumulates nitrates.
Diseases and pests
The Dill variety is resistant to typical dill diseases, but in conditions of high humidity the beds are affected by powdery mildew.Preventive measures against this fungus imply compliance with the following rules:
- Dill should not be poured during watering so that moisture does not stagnate in the soil. The variety is also not planted in lowlands.
- Planting is carried out exclusively according to the recommended scheme; thickening of the beds is unacceptable.
- It is important to observe crop rotation when planting - the plant is not planted in the same place every year, you need to wait at least a couple of years. Also, the crop should not be sown next to celery and carrots.
If the dill still gets powdery mildew, the plantings are sprayed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Antibiotics are used to fight fungus: Penicillin, Terramycin, etc.
The variety does not attract pests, especially if preventive measures have been followed: weeding the beds, planting according to the rules of crop rotation and digging up the site for the winter. You can get rid of insects using an infusion of wood ash or nettle.
Conclusion
Dill Dill is a relatively young variety, but already popular. The variety received this recognition for its ability to withstand fairly low temperatures, unpretentiousness and dense foliage, allowing for high yields of greenery.
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