Dill is a culture that does not need special care, grows rapidly and is eaten all year round. At the moment, it is grown most often so that fresh greens are always available, but many people successfully use dill seeds to season a dish or add flavor for home preservation.
Varieties of bush dill
Among the best varieties include:
Consider these best varieties of dill in more detail.
Dill Salute
One feature that should be noted is that the leaves of such dill do not turn yellow at all. From the moment of emergence of seedlings to the formation of the greenery itself, it usually takes from 55 to 60 days. This is a bush variety of dill. The plant can reach a height of 50-57 centimeters. One outlet can have up to thirty leaves at once, and they are placed vertically. The leaves themselves are large, have a waxy surface and long cuttings, which can reach 25 centimeters. One plant can ultimately produce up to 95 grams of greenery. Another property of such dill is that it has almost no shooter. The collection of green mass is carried out in several runs, which increases the period of consumption of fresh greens. One meter squared of dill of this variety can produce up to 2.7 kilograms of dill, ready to eat.
Dill Sultan
This medium-ripened dill variety, through a long development time, can build up a large mass of greenery. It is perfect for multiple harvesting, because it does not need to be sown in the future. Planting should be carried out in the expanse of plants from each other, the distance between the seeds should be made wide. The process of harvesting green mass is measured, several times, large greens are removed in order to thin out the plantings.
Dill Aurora
This medium-ripening dill variety is characterized by its multifunctional use. The interval from the time of first germination to harvesting is approximately 40-45 days. Leaves grow large, green with a bluish tint. The amount of harvest can reach six and a half kilograms (as seasoning) and about four kilograms (for use as fresh herbs) per square meter.
The best varieties of dill on greens
We attributed to them:
Consider their features.
Dill Kibray
This variety of dill on greens is widespread and very famous. It belongs to the group of late-ripening, but, despite this fact, the process of growing greenery occurs quite quickly. After 30-40 days, you can start collecting the first fruitful leaves, which, among other things, are saturated with an incredible aroma. This variety of dill grows in a bush, it has a large rosette of leaves, so you need to note that you should not plant representatives of this variety too close to each other, and if they are already planted in this way, they need to be thinned so that they do not interfere with each other to a friend. The ideal distance between the bushes is about twenty centimeters. This best variety of dill is resistant to many diseases. One square meter of such dill can produce up to five kilograms of green mass.
Dill Redoubt
This variety of dill ripens quickly, approximately 39-41 days. It is ideal for growing fresh herbs. It is best to plant seeds of such dill in the ground in the second half of April and in the first half of May. This dill variety has a medium-sized rosette that rises above the soil. Sheets have a green color and a rich aroma. From one representative as a whole, it is possible to collect up to 40 grams of greenery, and one square meter gives from 1.2 to 1.23 kilograms. This kind of dill without umbrellas is perfect for fresh consumption, but also suitable for freezing or canning.
Dill Richelieu
From the moment of the first seedlings to the beginning of the collection of leaves, 40-42 days can pass, about a week after the start of the harvest season, the plant throws an arrow. This variety of dill on greens without umbrellas is perfect for fresh consumption. An ideal moment to sow seeds is the end of April - May. Plants form a large rosette of leaves. The sheets have sophisticated segments, lace, green in color with a bluish tint. A characteristic feature of this variety is that at the time of flowering on the plant you can see a large number of sheets that emit enhanced aroma. Dill is highly resistant to diseases and insects. Seeds are sung at the end of summer, this is important information for those who collect them.
Harvest Varieties
The best early varieties of dill:
- Grenadier.
- Gribovsky.
- Further.
Consider these varieties of dill description.
Dill Grenadier
This dill variety ripens early, the period from emergence to the initial yield lasts from 30 to 35 days. It is best suited for cultivating fresh herbs. It is best to plant the seeds of such dill in the second half of spring, or rather, in late April or early May. In the process of development, a large rosette of leaves appears, which sticks out above the surface of the earth, it can reach a length of 30 centimeters. Leaves have a green color with pronounced segmentation. The taste of dill is pleasant, with a rich aroma. In addition, he is very unpretentious. The yield is from 1.5 to 3 kg per square meter.
Dill Gribovsky
From sowing seeds to yield can take from 25 to 40 days. This variety of dill (photo attached) is interesting in that it develops well both in garden conditions and at home by the window. The plant is resistant to weather changes and bears fruit well, even if the summer is cold and humid.
This dill is resistant to a number of diseases. Among the positive qualities is a pleasant pronounced taste and aroma that comes from the leaves of this variety. The length of the leaves is rather big, it can reach the mark of 25-30 centimeters. It is best to plant this variety in the garden - in the second half of spring and in the first half of summer. You can do several crops at once to make longer consumption of fresh herbs.
Dill Far
The period from the time of sowing of dill to the appearance of yield lasts an average of 38-40 days. Dill is perfect in order to have fresh greens early on the table. In addition, such a variety is conveniently frozen, because it perfectly retains its taste even after thawing. Leaves can also be stored by drying, salting and pickling. A distinctive feature of this variety is a large crop. The leaves have a green color with a slight and almost invisible coating of wax. Dill is resistant to many diseases.
Mid-season varieties
The best of them:
- Umbrella;
- Amazon
- Lesnogorodsky.
Consider their description.
Dill Umbrella
This kind of dill on umbrellas is, first of all, ideal for conservation. From planting dill to the time of receipt of the finished product takes from 34 to 37 days. Dill is resistant to changes in weather and temperature, as well as a complex of diseases and harmful insects. The leaves of the variety are usually dark green in color, have a bright aroma and taste.
Dill amazon
From planting to harvest, it may take from 50 to 55 days. It needs to be grown precisely to obtain a large amount of greenery. It is best to plant the seeds of this variety in late April or May. Such dill leaves rise above the ground, while they are large, green in color with a bluish tint. The taste of greens is, first of all, juiciness and bright characteristic aroma. A distinctive feature of dill is that it can grow in various types of soil and under any climatic conditions. About 1.5-4 kilograms of greens, ready for use, comes out per square meter.
The big and indisputable advantage of this variety is that the greens ripen at a time, it is very juicy and tender. Harvested for a long time, until the flowering period. Green mass is very useful both in dried and frozen form, and in order to season, pickle or salt with it.
Dill Lesnogorodsky
Its main distinguishing feature is, first of all, the ability to grow greenery even while dill is blooming. This is a big plus for gardeners who have small gardens, and therefore they can not do crops many times. From the moment the first shoots appear, and until the harvest, about 40 days can pass. The yield is quite large - 1.5-2 kilograms per square meter, and the greens are high quality. The height of this dill is rather big - 1-1.3 meters, there is a large amount of green mass, the color of the leaves is saturated in green with a slight bluish tint. This dill variety is stable and perfectly preserved with the help of a refrigerator.
Late ripening varieties
The best late varieties we attributed:
- Alligator;
- Patterns;
- Buyan;
- Northwind.
We give a brief description of them.
Dill Alligator
This dill can be attributed to both the middle and late variety. After 42-45 days from the formation of the first seedlings, you can begin to harvest. This variety is ideal for growing for fresh greens. A distinctive feature of this dill is that it has not been deprived of umbrellas for a long time, so you can not gather greens for a couple of sittings, as it happens, but for a much larger number of times. The best period to plant such a variety of dill is the second half of April - the first half of May. The variety is not at all small in leaves, which are raised above the soil, so they remain clean.
The leaves are saturated green with a bluish tint, endowed with a rich aroma and good taste. One plant gives 30-60 grams of greenery, and under good soil conditions and care, you can achieve a result of 100-150 grams of greenery. The plant is small, growing about 14-26 centimeters. Harvest from one meter in a square of about 1.5-2.5 kilograms.
Dill Patterns
Such dill has a high yield. It is ideal for fresh consumption, as well as freezing, drying and pickling. This variety can be attributed to both medium and late, 42-57 days may elapse from the time the initial seedlings appear until the harvest. The leaves are quite large, slightly spread out. The leaves themselves are large and clearly dissected in appearance. The variety is quite high in size, can reach a height of a meter. About 50 grams of green mass comes out from one copy. Dill is full of bright aroma and almost not susceptible to disease. As a definite plus, we can note a large total amount of the crop and a bright aroma. It is best to place the seeds at a depth of not less than a centimeter. Dill ideally develops best on loose soil containing sand, clay and a carefully cultivated area. Dill prefers a high level of moisture in the ground and a high level of light.
Dill Buyan
From planting to harvest the first green leaves about 60-75 days. The variety is endowed with a very strong aroma of dill, its leaves are incredibly juicy, can be stored for a very long time. Dill itself grows in the form of a bush. One plant, grown on good soil, with proper care gives 200-260 grams of greenery. The leaves are green, dark in color with a bluish bloom, you can pay attention to the wax coating, which is why the plant looks quite decorative. This variety has a fairly high power, so it is better not to plant more than thirty representatives per square meter. This dill most often needs additional watering, because then its yield becomes higher. Greens can be collected repeatedly.
Dill Borey
This variety sings late, the duration of the period from emergence to harvest is from 40 to 55 days. For such dill, a characteristic feature is a large amount of greenery and high growth. An adult plant can reach a level of 140 centimeters. Due to the long sowing, the duration of consumption of fresh green mass is stretched for a period of about three months. Leaves have a noticeable waxy surface. A curious feature: even in the last stages of growth, dill leaves almost do not turn yellow.