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Dill Crocodile is a variety that was bred in 1999 by breeders from the Gavrish agricultural company. It is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation and recommended for cultivation throughout Russia.
Description of dill Crocodile
Krokodil is a bush dill variety characterized by medium-late ripening. It is perfect for fresh consumption, drying, freezing and pickling for the winter. Since this is a mid-late variety, it is often grown for greenery and is rarely used for umbrellas. The ripening period for greens is 40 - 45 days. The plant throws out its umbrellas on about the 115th day. Dill Crocodile is considered unpretentious and is recommended for cultivation in all regions of Russia.
The bush, as a rule, reaches a height of 1 m. As photos and reviews of summer residents about Crocodile dill show, the variety is distinguished by fluffy, delicate and fragrant greenery of an emerald hue. The central umbel is large, the stem is green-blue and has a waxy coating. The leaves are long, thread-like, strongly dissected, triangular in shape, and also covered with a waxy coating. The main advantage of Crocodile dill is that the green shoots can be cut several times.
Productivity
Dill Crocodile is a high-yielding variety. Productivity per 1 sq. m is about 7 kg.The key to good yield is choosing the right place for planting; first of all, it should be well lit.
Sustainability
Dill Crocodile is characterized by high resistance to bolting, thanks to which the seeds can be sown both in spring and summer, which allows harvesting throughout the season. It is also characterized by high resistance to stemming.
The plant is frost-resistant and can withstand even slightly sub-zero temperatures. Among other things, it is famous for its good immunity to most fungal diseases characteristic of related crops.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the Crocodile variety:
- equally suitable for growing in open and closed ground;
- high productivity;
- unpretentiousness of the plant;
- possibility of repeated cutting of stems.
Flaws:
- mid-late variety.
Landing rules
The best time to plant seeds in the spring is the first days after the snow melts, since the seeds and the plant itself are highly frost-resistant.
Before planting, the seed material must be soaked in water for several days. It is recommended to change the water 3-4 times a day. After soaking, you need to discard the seeds on a cloth and let the water drain. They should acquire flowability and at the same time remain moist at the time of planting. This treatment will ensure the first shoots on the 10th day.
The Crocodile dill variety grows well in soil with a neutral pH level. Ideal for the plant will be nutritious, loose, airy soil. Before sowing seeds, the soil must be fertilized with humus at the rate of 2 kg per 1 sq. m. m. You can replace humus with a complex of mineral fertilizers, including:
- superphosphate (30 g);
- urea (20 g);
- potassium salt (20 g).
Algorithm for planting seeds:
- moisten and slightly loosen the soil;
- divide the area into beds, maintaining a distance between rows of 20 cm;
- sow the seeds, deepening them by 2 - 3 cm.
Growing technology
After planting, dill of the Crocodile variety does not require fertilizing. The plant needs to be watered 1 - 2 times a week, per 1 square. m use about 5 liters of water.
The beds are regularly weeded and the soil is loosened. It is very important to do this especially often at the initial stage of bush development. After the plants produce 3-4 leaves, the active growth stage begins, during which weeds for dill are not such a big problem, so the amount of weeding and loosening can be reduced.
Diseases and pests
The Crocodile dill variety is famous for its high immunity, but it can still be affected by some diseases. For example, the plant’s resistance to powdery mildew is average. The disease can affect dill at the end of summer; diseased shoots and leaves become covered with a white coating.
Another dangerous disease for dill is fusarium - leaf wilting, which is often caused by sudden changes in temperature.To prevent the disease, soak the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate before planting.
It is extremely rare that plants are affected by Phoma, which can be recognized by brown spots on the leaves and shoots. To prevent the disease, the beds are treated with Fundazol.
Conclusion
Crocodile dill is a variety that definitely deserves attention due to its high yield and the ability to harvest greens twice a year. The variety is undemanding in care and can be grown in almost any climatic conditions.
