Dill is a crop that does not need special care, grows quickly and is eaten all year round. It is currently grown most often for fresh herbs, but many people have successfully used dill seeds to spice up a dish or add flavor to home canning.
Spruce dill varieties
Among the best varieties are:
- Salute;
- Sultan;
- Aurora.
Let's take a closer look at these top dill varieties.
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. themselvesthe leaves are large, have a waxy surface and long cuttings that can reach 25 centimeters. One plant can eventually produce up to 95 grams of greenery. Another property of such dill is that it almost does not have arrows. The collection of green mass is carried out in several visits, which increases the period of consumption of fresh herbs. One square meter of this variety of dill can produce up to 2.7 kilograms of dill, ready to eat.
Dill Sultan
This variety of dill is of medium ripeness, through a long development time can build up a large mass of greenery. It is great for multiple harvesting, because it does not need to be further reseeded. Planting should be carried out in the space of plants from each other, the distance between the seeds should be made wide. The process of harvesting the green mass takes place measuredly, several times, large greens are removed in order to thin out the plantings.
Dill Aurora
This mid-ripening dill variety is characterized by its multifunctional use. The interval from the moment of the first shoots to harvesting is approximately 40-45 days. The leaves grow large, green with a bluish tint. Harvest amounts can reach six and a half kilograms (for seasoning) and about four kilograms (for use as fresh herbs) per square meter.
The best varieties of dill for greens
We attributed them to:
- Kibray;
- Redoubt;
- Richelieu.
Let's consider their features.
Dill Kibray
This variety of dill for greens is widespread and very famous. It belongs to the late-ripening group, 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 take into account that you should not plant representatives of this variety too close to each other, and if they are already planted in this way, then they need to be thinned out so that they do not interfere with each other friend. The ideal distance between the bushes is about twenty centimeters. This best variety of dill has resistance to a variety of diseases. One square meter of such dill can result in up to five kilograms of green mass.
Dill Redoubt
This variety of dill matures quickly, approximately 39-41 days. It is ideal for growing fresh herbs. The seeds of such dill are best planted 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. The leaves are green in color and rich in aroma. From one representative in general, it is possible to collect up to 40 grams of greenery, and one square meter gives from 1.2 to 1.23 kilograms. This variety of dill without umbrellas is great for eating fresh, but also good for freezing or canning.
Dill Richelieu
From the moment of the first shoots to the beginning of picking up 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 for greens without umbrellas is perfect for fresh consumption. The ideal time to sow the seeds is the end of April - May. Plants form a large rosette of leaves. The leaves have thin segments, lacy, green in color with a bluish tinge. A characteristic feature of this variety is that at the time of flowering on the plant you can see a large number of leaves that emit an enhanced aroma. Dill has a strong resistance to diseases and insects. Seeds ripen at the end of summer, this is important information for those who collect them.
Varieties by harvest period
The best early varieties of dill:
- Grenadier.
- Gribovsky.
- Far.
Let's consider these varieties of dill description.
Dill Grenadier
This dill variety matures early, with 30 to 35 days from emergence to initial yield. It is best suited for cultivation for fresh greens. 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 ground, it can reach a length of 30 centimeters. The leaves are green with pronounced segmentation. The taste sensations of dill are pleasant, with a rich aroma. Besideshe is very unpretentious. The amount of harvest 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 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 extend the time of eating fresh herbs.
Far Dill
The period from the moment of sowing dill to the appearance of yield lasts an average of 38-40 days. Dill is perfect for having fresh herbs on the table early. In addition, this variety is convenient to freeze, because it perfectly retains its taste even after it is thawed. Leaves can also be stored by drying, s alting and pickling. A distinctive feature of this variety is a large yield. The leaves have a green color with a slight and almost invisible coating of wax. Dill is resistant to many diseases.
Mid-ripening varieties
Best of them:
- Umbrella;
- Amazon;
- Lesnogorodsky.
Let's look at their description.
Dill Umbrella
This variety of dill for umbrellas is, first of all, ideal for conservation. It takes from 34 to 37 days from planting dill to the moment the finished product is received. 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 properties.
Dill Amazon
It can take 50 to 55 days from planting to harvest. It must 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. In such dill, the leaves rise above the ground, while they are large, green in color with a bluish tint. The taste qualities of greens are, first of all, juiciness and a bright characteristic aroma. A distinctive feature of dill is that it can grow in various types of soil and under any climatic conditions. From one square meter comes out about 1.5-4 kilograms of greens, ready to eat.
The big and undeniable advantage of this variety is that the greens ripen at the same time, it is very juicy and tender. The crop is harvested for a long time, up to the flowering period. The green mass is perfect both in dried and frozen form, and in order to season, marinate or s alt with it.
Dill Lesnogorodskiy
Its main distinguishing feature is, first of all, the ability to buildgreenery even while the dill is in bloom. This is a big plus for gardeners who have small vegetable gardens and therefore can't plant many times. From the moment the first shoots appear to the harvest, about 40 days can pass. The yield is quite large - 1.5-2 kilograms per square meter, and the greens are of high quality. The height of such a dill is rather big - 1-1, 3 meters, there is a large amount of green mass, the color of the leaves has a saturation in green with a slight bluish tint. This dill variety is stable and perfectly preserved with the help of a refrigerator.
Late-ripening varieties
We classified the best late varieties:
- Alligator;
- Patterns;
- Buyan;
- Borey.
Let's give a brief description of them.
Dill Alligator
This dill can be attributed to both medium and late varieties. After 42-45 days from the moment of formation of the first shoots, you can start harvesting. This variety is ideal for growing for fresh greens. A distinctive feature of such dill is that it does not lose its umbrellas for quite a long time, so you can collect greens not in a couple of sittings, as it happens, but for a much larger number of times. The best period for planting such a variety of dill is the second half of April - the first half of May. The variety is distinguished by not at all small leaves that are raised above the soil, so they remain clean.
Deep green leaveswith a bluish tint, endowed with a rich aroma and good taste. One plant produces 30-60 grams of greenery, and with good soil and care conditions, you can achieve a result of 100-150 grams of greenery. The plant is small, about 14-26 centimeters tall. The yield per square meter is about 1.5-2.5 kilograms.
Dill Patterns
This 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, from the moment the initial shoots appear until harvesting, 42-57 days can pass. The leaves are quite large, slightly spread. The leaves themselves are large in appearance and clearly dissected. The variety is quite high in size, it can reach a height of a meter. From one copy comes out about 50 grams of green mass. Dill is saturated with a bright aroma and is almost not susceptible to diseases. As unequivocal pluses, a large final amount of the crop and a bright aroma can be noted. It is best to place the seeds at a depth of at least a centimeter. Dill thrives best on loose soil containing sand, clay and well-cultivated areas. Dill prefers high levels of moisture in the ground and high levels of light.
Dill Buyan
From the moment of planting to the harvest of the first greenery, about 60-75 days pass. The variety is endowed with a very strong aroma of dill, its leaves are incredibly juicy, and can be stored for a very long time. Dill itself grows in the form of a bush. One plant grown in good soil, with proper care, gives 200-260grams of greens. The leaves are green, dark in color with a bluish bloom, you can pay attention to the waxy coating, which makes the plant look quite decorative. This variety has a rather large 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 interval from germination to harvest is from 40 to 55 days. For such dill, the characteristic features are a large amount of greenery and high growth. A mature plant can reach a level of 140 centimeters. Due to the long sowing period, the duration of the use of fresh green mass is stretched for a period of about three months. The leaves have a noticeable waxy surface. A curious feature: even in the last stages of growth, dill leaves almost never turn yellow.
