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Delicate juicy dill is used as a seasoning for dishes. With the appearance of inflorescences, the leaves of the plant coarse and become unsuitable for food. Dill varieties for greens without umbrellas were bred by breeders to extend the life of this spicy plant.
Are there varieties of dill without umbrellas
Dill is an annual plant of the Umbrella family. Ripening double inflorescences contain seeds, which, crumbling in the fall, germinate the next year. Dill cannot reproduce without umbrellas.
In recent decades, many varieties with late stem formation have been developed. In these plants, umbrellas are formed much later. Therefore, the greens remain tender for a long time.
The best varieties of dill for greens
When choosing seeds for greens, it is better to give preference to bush varieties with a late ripening period. They are suitable for outdoor cultivation and greenhouses. These are dill varieties that can be cut multiple times if conditions are favorable.
For open ground
All varieties are suitable for a fresh seasoning, from early to late. By choosing several types of different ripening periods, you can provide yourself with fresh dill from early spring to late autumn.
Lesnogorodsky
This is a mid-season variety with a harmonious return of the harvest. The leaves do not turn yellow even after the formation of the umbrella. An adult plant reaches a height of 1.3 m. But the collection of leaves can be done when the bush grows to 25 - 30 cm. From 1 sq. m you can collect up to 2 kg of spices. Dill is undemanding to conditions and is suitable for re-cutting.
In the open field, the varieties Oblitstvenny, Dalny, Redoubt, Umbrella give a good harvest.
For greenhouses and greenhouses
For cultivation in greenhouse conditions, tall varieties of medium and late ripening are recommended. Using them, you can grow dill, which grows again after cutting. This allows you to get the maximum yield of greens, even in the northern regions.
Borey
Late ripening variety. The plant grows up to one and a half meters during the season a sufficient amount of green mass. Long-lasting yellow leaves are a feature of this high-yielding Borea.
Ducat
A tall, late-ripening variety, recommended for indoor cultivation. Slow stemming allows for high yields. You can collect the leaves 30 - 35 days after germination. Due to the rapid development of the root rosette, dill Dukat can be cut several times during the season.
Dill
The Dutch variety is distinguished by its particularly late stemming. When grown in greenhouses, it gives an increased yield. The plant is tall. Harvesting is possible within 28 - 30 days after germination.
Popular varieties of dill for greens by maturity
When choosing seeds for planting, it is worth deciding on the purpose of growing a crop. If dill is used fresh on greens, it is better to sow medium-late or late. This will allow you to get the largest possible yield of fragrant leaves.
Early varieties of dill for herbs
Early varieties are characterized by the rapid formation of the umbrella.They are not very suitable for growing on greens. Within a month after germination, the leaves become coarse. Small plants are not very leafy. For maximum benefits, early ripening varieties of dill for greens are recommended to be sown in early spring or before winter.
Gourmet
This is an early maturing dill with late stem formation. Gourmet leaves are especially aromatic and tender. Its seeds are capable of germinating at temperatures from 5 degrees Celsius. Outdoors, the Gourmet can tolerate light frost. This variety is recommended for growing in cold climates.
The greens of the plant are suitable for fresh consumption and retain their qualities when frozen.
Grenadier
From germination to the first harvest takes about 28 - 30 days. The plant reaches full ripeness in 70 - 75 days. High foliage allows you to collect a fairly high yield of greens before the leaves become coarse. Bushes of the compact, low-growing variety (30 cm) do not require special care. The yield is from 1.5 kg per square meter.
Medium ripening dill without umbrellas
Plants with an average ripening period begin to form an umbrella 40 - 45 days after germination. The number of spicy leaves on each bush can be up to 7 - 8 pieces.
Patterns
Medium late variety with slow stem formation. In the phase of ripeness, the bush reaches a height of about 140 cm. High foliage allows you to collect up to 50 g of leaves from one bush. It takes 40 - 42 days to harvest the greens. Full ripening occurs 3 months after germination. This variety is weakly susceptible to diseases.
Fluff
A new bush variety with late umbrella formation. The increased content of essential oils makes dill greens especially aromatic. Dark green rosettes of medium height keep the leaves soft for a long time. The collected greens are suitable for fresh use and for winter harvesting. The culture has an increased resistance to powdery mildew and fungal diseases.
Kibray
Mid-season bush dill without umbrellas, which got its name from a city in Uzbekistan. The greens of the culture can be harvested within a month after germination.
Large rosettes of juicy leaves of a rich bright green color up to 40 cm high provide a yield of up to 30 g of fragrant green mass from a bush. Umbrellas are formed late. Full ripening of the plant occurs in 2.5 - 3 months from the emergence of seedlings. It is not very susceptible to powdery mildew.
Late-ripening varieties of dill without umbrellas
The highest yield can be obtained from plants with a late ripening period, which reaches 70 - 80 days. When grown in the regions of the middle strip, dill umbrellas Bushy, Amazon, Buyan appear by mid-August or in September. In harsher climates, dill does not form an umbrella due to its short warm period.
Bushy
The most unpretentious variety of dill that does not grow in an umbrella for a long time. The spreading dark green rosettes of the plant can grow up to one and a half meters in height. Stem formation of the culture is later. The yield per bush is 30 - 40 g. The greens retain their color and softness for a long time, they are suitable for fresh consumption almost all summer.
The plant does not require special growing conditions. It is not very susceptible to fungus and is suitable for open field cultivation.
Salute
The variety is famous for its high yield. Greens can be picked one and a half to two months after germination. A half-meter bush forms up to 30 large carved leaves. You can increase the yield by re-cutting dill greens of this variety.
Growing features
Dill is an unpretentious culture. For many gardeners, this spicy plant appears on plots in early spring as a self-seeding.Simple seeds do not require maintenance, but the yield is small. You can provide yourself with a fragrant green seasoning for salads and other dishes by sowing bush hybrids.
For hybrid varieties that have appeared in recent years, increased soil fertility and the creation of favorable conditions are required.
- When sowing bush varieties, it is necessary to fertilize the soil with compost or rotted manure.
- Hybrid bush plants take up a lot of space in the garden. With thickened plantings, the leaves quickly turn yellow and become unsuitable for harvesting.
- Most varieties are demanding on lighting.
- Hybrid care consists in regular watering at least 1 time per week. And more often in hot weather.
- Water stagnation on the site should not be allowed.
- To increase the yield, it is worth feeding the plants a week after germination with a complex fertilizer with a high nitrogen content.
- Removing developing flower stalks will help increase the yield of greenery outdoors.
- Hybrid varieties are often affected by powdery mildew. It is impossible to use chemical agents to fight the fungus.
In the south and in regions with a temperate climate, hybrid varieties give a good harvest of green mass in the open field. In areas with a cold climate, to obtain high-quality greenery, film shelters are needed in the spring.
Conclusion
Dill varieties for greens without umbrellas should be selected based on the climatic conditions of the area. For maximum benefits, you can use several types of crops with different ripening periods. It is not necessary to grow greens all year round. Frozen or dry leaves are well stored and retain all the beneficial qualities.
