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Dill Russian giant is considered a versatile, late-ripening bush variety with large leaves and a lush rosette. Subject to agrotechnical rules, a bunch of juicy, fragrant and delicate greens is obtained from one bush. The variety is universal, suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of summer salads and winter preservation.
Description of dill Russian giant
Dill Russian giant is a compact bush, up to 110 cm high. The variety is included in the State Register for cultivation throughout Russia. The plant forms dense, dark green foliage with a waxy bloom of medium intensity. The leaf plate is large, medium dissected.
The variety does not form an umbrella for a long time, which allows you to collect greens throughout the season. Thanks to the raised, dense rosette, the greenery does not touch the ground and stays clean even in rainy summers.
Yield
Bush dill Russian giant is a high-yielding variety. The weight of 1 plant when harvested for greenery for the entire season is up to 450 g. The yield depends not only on varietal qualities, but also on climatic conditions and compliance with agrotechnical rules. To always have greens on the table, dill is planted at intervals of 15 days.
Sustainability
Dill The Russian giant is resistant to many fungal diseases and is rarely attacked by insect pests. Due to frost resistance, young seedlings can be planted after the air warms up to + 3 ° C, but in order to get early greens, experienced gardeners recommend covering the crops with breathable material.
Advantages and disadvantages
Dill The Russian giant has its positive and negative sides. The pluses include:
- high yield;
- aroma and presentation;
- unpretentiousness;
- disease resistance;
- cold resistance.
No flaws were found in the variety.
Planting and caring for dill Russian giant
Dill Russian giant can be planted in the spring after the snow melts and in the fall, after the temperature reaches sub-zero.
Sowing in winter has a number of advantages:
- early, fragrant harvest;
- minimal care.
Dill is a thermophilic plant, therefore, the site for planting is chosen sunny without gusty winds. Before planting the seeds, the bed is carefully dug up and fertilized with organic and mineral fertilizers. If the soil is acidified, it is diluted with slaked lime or dolomite flour.
To obtain early greens, planting material must be prepared. For this, the seeds are wrapped in gauze and kept in hot water for 2 days. The seed must be dried before planting.
When planting seeds, you must follow simple rules:
- the bed must be moistened;
- planting depth no more than 2 cm;
- the inter-row spacing is maintained about 20 cm;
- after sowing, the soil is not spilled.
Growing technology
Dill Russian giant, according to reviews and photos, is an unpretentious culture, but to get a generous harvest, you must follow simple rules:
- Planting must be thinned out 2 weeks after seed germination. The spacing between plants should be at least 10 cm.
- High soil moisture is the key to a good harvest.If the dill does not have enough moisture, then the foliage will be shallow and less fragrant. Irrigation is carried out 2 times a week, spending on 1 sq. m up to 500 ml of water.
- After watering, the soil is loosened and removed weeds.
- If there is a chance of spring frosts, it is better to cover the crops with agrofibre.
- Since dill absorbs nitrates, it is better to use nettle infusion as a top dressing.
You can start collecting greens when the seedlings reach 20 cm (this is about a month after sowing the seeds). A few hours before harvesting, the bushes are sprayed with water. The harvested crop is consumed fresh, preparations are made for the winter (drying and freezing).
Diseases and pests
Dill The Russian giant is immune to many fungal diseases. But if the agrotechnical rules are not followed, the following diseases may appear on the bush:
- Rust - at the beginning of summer, bright orange pads appear on the inside of the foliage, stem and petioles, which eventually grow into irregular spots. If a fungus is found, the plant is treated with Bordeaux liquid. Treatment is stopped 2 weeks before harvest.
- Fomoz - affects the whole plant. The aerial part is covered with dark oval spots with numerous dots. Infected roots develop dark streaks in rows. You can get rid of the disease by treating the plant with broad-spectrum fungicides. After processing, the cut greens are thoroughly washed and poured over with boiling water.
- Aphid - Insect colonies are located on the inner side of the leaf and shoots. You can get rid of insects with onion or garlic infusion with the addition of laundry soap.
Conclusion
Dill Russian giant is a late-ripening, high-yielding, bush variety. Subject to agrotechnical rules, due to late flowering from 1 bush, you can collect up to half a kilogram of fresh and fragrant greens per season. The variety is universal, juicy leaves are used for making salads, added to fish, meat dishes, and aromatic seeds are ideal for winter preservation.
