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Lesnogorodsky dill is one of the most popular varieties, developed in 1986 by Soviet scientists. The variety is valued for its high yield, mid-ripeness and ease of care. Thanks to the compact, tall bush, the crop can be harvested before the first frost. The variety is universal, it is used fresh, as a seasoning, added to conservation.
Description of dill Lesnogorodsky
Lesnogorodsky dill is a tall plant, the height reaches 130 cm. The stem thickness is large, about 1.5 cm. The plant produces about 5 lateral branches of the first order. Dark emerald, fragrant leaves, large, are formed 1 month after sowing the seeds.
Fresh leaves contain sugar, ascorbic acid, carotene, mineral salts and about 14% dry matter. The bush variety Lesnogorodsky is grown to obtain greenery, since even when the seeds ripen, the bush continues to produce fresh, fortified foliage. Harvesting is carried out from the moment of emergence to the first frost.
Due to its frost and drought resistance, the variety can be grown both in the southern regions and in areas with an unstable climate.
Yield
The variety is mid-season, the first harvest is removed 30 days after planting the seeds. Lesnogorodsky dill is a high-yielding variety, subject to agrotechnical rules from 1 sq. m you can remove up to 2 kg of fresh, fragrant greenery. The yield is influenced not only by varietal characteristics, but also by adherence to simple rules. With a lack of moisture, the leaves grow medium-sized, tough and less aromatic.
Sustainability
Dill Lesnogorodsky has a strong immunity to many fungal diseases. And thanks to the strong aroma, insect pests very rarely appear on the plant.
Thanks to positive reviews and photos, Lesnogorodsky dill is very fond of many Russian gardeners.
Advantages and disadvantages
Dill Lesnogorodsky, like any culture, has its own strengths and weaknesses. The pluses include:
- high fruiting - greens can be cut off even after the seeds appear;
- harvesting can be started a month after sowing;
- the plant is tall, reaches 1.3 m;
- from 1 sq. m remove up to 2 kg of fragrant greens;
- unpretentious in care;
- good keeping quality.
The disadvantages of many gardeners include the fact that with insufficient watering, the plant forms medium-sized, weakly aromatic, hard leaves.
Landing rules
Sowing seeds of the Lesnogorodsky variety can be carried out in the spring and before winter. Autumn sowing is carried out as late as possible so that the seed does not have time to germinate before the onset of frost. Podzimnaya planting makes it possible to get early, fresh greens. Before sowing, the bed is dug up and filled with organic matter and mineral fertilizers. Furrows are made on the prepared bed, and after the first frost the seeds are sown and covered with frozen ground. From above, the area is covered with mulch to protect it from crusting.
Planting in winter is also possible. For this:
- the bed is cleared of snow;
- superficially sow change;
- the top layer is covered with rotted humus and covered with snow;
- during the spring melting of snow, the seeds deepen and, at a stable warm temperature, germinate.
Planting in the spring is carried out immediately after the snow melts. The planting bed is made in a well-lit place.Despite the fact that dill is an unpretentious crop, it is better to grow it on nutritious, moist soil. The best precursors for dill are cabbage and cucumbers. Dill is very sensitive to neighbors. It grows well next to potatoes, cucumbers, onions and garlic.
In order for the seeds to start growing faster, it is necessary to carry out pre-sowing preparation. For this:
- The seed is wrapped in cheesecloth and immersed in hot water for 3 days. This will help you get rid of the broadcast film.
- Soaked seeds are covered with sawdust and kept moist for about 4 days. During this time, the first shoots should appear.
- The seeds are dried in the open air and planted in a prepared bed. Seedlings appear 2 weeks after planting.
Sowing is carried out to a depth of 2 cm in previously shed grooves. The distance between the seeds is left about 5 cm, the interval between the rows is 20 cm. To obtain fragrant greens throughout the summer, the seed is sown at intervals of 1.5-2 weeks.
Growing technology
In order for Lesnogorodsky dill to give a good harvest, you must follow simple care rules:
- abundant, regular watering;
- fertilization;
- prevention of diseases.
In order for the dill bush to form well and be densely leafy, it needs phosphorus-potassium and nitrogenous feeding. But since the plant tends to accumulate nitrate compounds, experienced gardeners recommend using nettle infusion. It will enrich the soil with essential trace elements and become a good protection against insect pests.
Diseases and pests
Dill of the Lesnogorodskiy variety is immune to many diseases and pests. But if the agrotechnical rules are not followed, the culture can be affected by powdery mildew and phomosis. When the first signs of the disease appear, the dill bush is treated with copper-containing preparations.
Very often, gardeners are faced with yellowing and drying of the foliage. The main reasons for the phenomenon:
- depleted soil and thickened planting;
- increased soil acidity;
- insufficient watering.
It is also not uncommon for aphids to appear on dill. There are several ways to deal with it. This is watering the plant with nettle infusion, spraying with an infusion of wood ash and onion husks with the addition of laundry soap.
Conclusion
Lesnogorodsky dill is a high-yielding, mid-season variety. If you follow the rules of care, fresh greens can be cut from the beginning of summer until the first frost. The plant is universal, it is consumed fresh, preparations are made for the winter in the form of freezing and drying, added to conservation.
