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Dill Dill is an early maturing variety of Dutch origin, which 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 special requirements for the type of soil. The key characteristic of the variety is frost resistance, which makes it possible to grow dill in most regions of the country.
Description of Dill Dill
Dill Dill throws out umbrellas quite late. Due 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, picking for spices is also possible, but in much smaller quantities and later.
In the description of the Dill variety, it is indicated 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. Plant height 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.
Yield
Dill dill ripens on average in 1 month from the moment of sowing seeds in open ground. From 1 m2 collect 1-2 kg of greens, and in the most favorable weather conditions, cut the dill up to 3 times.
The variety blooms late; as a seasoning, dill is harvested 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 accurate dates are determined based on the date of sowing the seeds.
Sustainability
Dill dill is prized by gardeners and gardeners for its immunity to most diseases that are typical for this crop. It is extremely rarely sick, the only threat to the plant is powdery mildew, however, if the rules of agricultural technology are followed, infection is unlikely.
One of the leading qualities of Dill dill is frost resistance. The culture is able to withstand frosts down to -4 ° C.
Drought tolerance is average. Dill safely tolerates a short period of heat, but the lack of moisture causes 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 disease;
- relatively good heat resistance;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- protracted stemming of shoots;
- undemanding care.
The Dill variety has no particular drawbacks.
Landing rules
Dill is planted in open ground, bypassing the seedling stage. The recommended landing dates are April-May, however, in many respects you should be guided by local weather conditions. The soil must not be frozen.
If desired, fertilize the selected area, but do it in advance, even in the fall. The soil is dug onto a shovel bayonet and mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil.
Dill Dill is sown according to the scheme 30 by 20 cm, since the bushes are quite lush. The optimum sowing depth is 2 cm. In order to always have fresh greens available, the seeds are sown at intervals of 10-14 days. The seeds do not need special preparation before planting - the planting material, as a rule, has already been treated with fungicides by the manufacturer.
Dill seeds should not be watered immediately after planting, otherwise they will go with moisture into the ground. So the first shoots will appear much later than the due date.
Growing technology
The procedures for caring for Dill variety dill are basic: weeding the beds on time, loosening as needed, watering and feeding. Watering plantings with an orientation to the surface of the soil - it should not dry out and crack. Top dressing is applied 2 times a season, it is better for these purposes a solution of potassium salt and saltpeter (25 g of each substance per 10 liters of water). Nitrogen fertilizers cannot be used to fertilize dill, since the plant quickly accumulates nitrates.
Diseases and pests
The Dill variety is resistant to typical diseases of dill, but powdery mildew affects the conditions of high humidity in the garden. Preventive measures against this fungus involve compliance with the following rules:
- Dill should not be poured during watering so that moisture does not stagnate in the soil. Also, the variety is not planted in the lowlands.
- Planting is carried out exclusively according to the recommended scheme, thickening of the beds is unacceptable.
- It is important to observe the 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 culture should not be sown next to celery and carrots.
If the dill still gets sick with powdery mildew, the plantings are sprayed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. In the fight against the fungus, antibiotics are used: "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. To get rid of insects, you can use the infusion of wood ash or nettle.
Conclusion
Dill Dill is a relatively young variety, but already popular. The variety received such recognition for its ability to withstand rather low temperatures, unpretentiousness and dense foliage, which makes it possible to collect high yields of greens.
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