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Fresh greens appear in garden plots among the first shoots. One of the most popular varieties of herbs is Vladyka dill. It has a number of undeniable advantages that have made it so popular.
Description of dill Vladyka
The dill variety Vladyka (Vladyko) is the result of long work by domestic breeders, who set as their goal to obtain a plant with dense greenery and a strong aroma. This species passed state registration and was included in the register in 2015. Its purpose is to grow on personal plots.
Dill Vladyko is a mid-season variety. It is distinguished by a rather powerful bush up to 90-100 cm high, as well as the rich green color of the leaves. The leaves themselves are diamond-shaped with strong dissection. The leaves form a rosette growing at an acute angle, which is high above the ground and does not get dirty during the rainy season. The central umbrella is larger and convex in shape compared to the others. The number of rays of umbrellas is average.
According to the description and reviews, Vladyka dill can be cut as early as 40 days after germination. Moreover, the entire growing season until the appearance of the stem is about 70 days.From one bush you can produce at least five cuttings of greenery per season. The plant is widespread in all regions of Russia, as well as in neighboring countries.
The main purpose of the variety is to obtain bunches of greenery for use as food. This dill has a pronounced spicy aroma and also contains a large amount of vitamins and nutrients.
Fresh herbs are perfect both for fresh consumption and for preparing soups, hot dishes and salad dressings. The plant's umbels are great for preserving vegetables, and ground Vladyka dill seed can be included in various spices.
Productivity
Bundle dill Vladyka pleases gardeners with the first greens already 35-45 days after the appearance of the first shoots. At the same time, the plant is famous for its high yields, compared to other varieties of dill. From one bush you can get at least 35-70 g of greenery, and from 1 sq. m – up to 3-4 kg per cut.
The plant grows best in sunny places with light, loose soil. Timely application of organic and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers will also help increase the yield.
Sustainability
The surface of the leaves and stems has a waxy film, thanks to which moisture does not accumulate on the surface of the plant. This is largely due to the high resistance of the variety to various diseases and pest invasions, for which high humidity is a favorable environment.
The plant tolerates both sunlight and shade well and does not like strong dampness.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Vladyka variety has a number of important advantages:
- high yields both from one bush and from 1 square. m landings;
- rich leaf color and characteristic spicy aroma;
- the ability to cut greens from a bush up to 5 times per season;
- good resistance to diseases and insect pests;
- short ripening periods;
- retains its taste when dried or frozen.
Based on numerous reviews from gardeners about Vladyko dill, we can conclude that the variety has virtually no drawbacks. It should be noted only the short shelf life in fresh form.
Landing rules
Speaking about the agricultural technology of bunched dill Vladyka, it should be noted that preparation begins in the fall. It is necessary to prepare the beds for planting and feed the soil with humus or compost.
When choosing a place for planting, you should take into account that the Vladyka variety does not tolerate acidic soils and stagnant water. An unsuccessful solution would be to plant dill in a place where parsley or carrots previously grew or in the vicinity of these crops. This is due to the fact that they are affected by common diseases, and an outbreak on one plant can lead to the death of the entire crop. A good option would be to use beds where legumes or nightshade crops previously grew.
The area should be well lit; dill grows much worse in shaded areas.
The timing of planting depends on weather conditions - the air temperature should ideally be above 15 °C, although young dill can withstand temperatures of about 5 °C.Usually sowing begins in the first half of April.
Before planting, Vladyka recommends disinfecting dill seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then wrapping them in a damp cloth, covering with a film with small holes and leaving at room temperature until the seeds germinate.
Sprouted seeds are planted in moist soil to a depth of 2-3 cm. The distance between furrows should be at least 20 cm. After this, the soil is compacted and watered. For the first time, you can cover the plantings with film or other covering material.
You can grow the variety with seedlings - it tolerates transplantation well.
To obtain an early harvest, the Vladyka variety is sown before winter, in mid-November, scattering dry seeds over frozen soil and then covering with mulch.
How to grow bunched dill Vladyka
The Vladyka variety requires standard care: at least once a week, the beds must be watered, the soil loosened, and any weeds removed. Although dill does not require moisture, if there is insufficient watering, the yield can significantly decrease. To avoid stagnation of water and crust on the surface, the soil must be carefully loosened the next day after watering.
If the site is properly prepared for planting in the fall, the application of additional fertilizers and fertilizing during the growing season is not required.
Diseases and pests
With proper care, the Vladyka variety is highly resistant to most diseases characteristic of dill. But still, the possibility of developing the disease cannot be completely excluded.
Among the dangers facing the gardener is powdery mildew. It can be easily identified by the white or grayish coating on the leaves and stems of the plant.To prevent this disease, treat the plantings with a solution of potassium permanganate twice a month. When symptoms appear, it is recommended to spray dill with a solution of mustard powder or kefir diluted in a ratio of 1:10.
Another problem is fusarium. Plants affected by it quickly begin to turn yellow and wither. As a preventative measure, it is necessary to disinfect the seeds before planting and periodically water the beds with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Diseased plants should be immediately pulled out and burned.
Sometimes dill bushes are affected by phomosis, which appears in the form of brown spots. For prevention, before planting, the area is treated with a solution of foundationalose. The disease is practically untreatable, so affected plants must be destroyed.
Among insects, the most dangerous are aphids and dill moths. When these pests appear, you need to treat the plantings with special insecticides.
Conclusion
Dill Vladyka is a variety characterized by high yield and good disease resistance. It is distinguished by early ripening, as well as rich aroma and taste. At the same time, dill does not require special care, delighting you with fresh herbs throughout the entire summer season.
