Description of the variety of dill Gribovsky, features of cultivation and care
Dill Gribovsky can be found in many garden plots, which is largely due to the unpretentiousness of the garden culture and the presence of a number of undoubted advantages in such a variety compared to other varieties. To get the full benefit from garden culture, it is recommended to know in advance about the main advantages and rules of growing a plant.
Description of the variety
The description refers to the variety as an annual crop variety. A distinctive quality of the plant is considered to be a good ability to tolerate low temperatures and quickly recover from stressful situations.
Dill of this variety is considered early maturing and greens can be harvested after 35 days from the moment the first shoots appear.
Compared to late-ripening species, the crop has a slightly smaller amount of foliage, so the variety is recommended for growing in order to get fresh greens, umbrellas and seeds early for conservation.
Dill leaves have a rich dark green color. The peculiarity of the plant is an intense rich aroma and decent taste qualities. The plant retains its taste and useful properties even when frozen and after drying. Dill shoots are erect and their average height reaches 25 cm. The average weight of one plant varies within 12 grams.
Growing
In most cases, the variety is grown in open conditions in the beds. Some gardeners, in order to obtain fresh greenery all year round, practice growing on windowsills. The seeds are sown outdoors during April, and the possible planting period continues until the end of July. During this period, planting can be carried out several times in order to ensure a continuous cutting process. The variety does not exclude podzimny sowing of planting material. Seeds overwintered in the soil have better germination compared to those planted in the autumn.
It is worth considering the following features of growing:
- the plant tolerates a drop in temperature to -4 C;
- seed germination occurs when the temperature reaches +3 C;
- the optimal temperature for the formation of green mass is considered to be from +15 to +20 C.
For planting, you must choose a sunny place. Dill is undemanding to the soil, but the plant does not like the acidic composition of the soil. Planting is carried out by sowing seeds in the ground. For this, the planting material is pre-prepared. The seeds are soaked in warm water in gauze for 3 days, while periodically draining the liquid. The water must be replaced at least 5 times. This method will disinfect the seeds of dill and accelerate the emergence of seedlings. Before sowing, the seeds are slightly dried to facilitate the planting process.
It is recommended to sow in wide 5 cm furrows to obtain the best yield indicators. Sowing is carried out to a depth of no more than 2 cm and a distance of 20 cm is left between the rows. This method allows you to form a larger amount of greenery and in the future the process of leaving and collecting.
Immediately before planting, the soil must be thoroughly moistened. After the completion of planting work, watering does not need to be done, otherwise the seeds will go deeper, and their germination will be difficult.
Care features
The characteristics of dill confirm the quality of the plant's unpretentiousness, which does not require difficult growing conditions. It is undemanding to the soil and is able to tolerate difficult conditions well. It is worth considering the following points:
- the soil for planting must be prepared in the fall, during this period mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil;
- the soil needs to be moist to get a good yield;
- lack of light leads to thinning and stretching of the shoots;
- the planting site should not be fertilized with ash.
Advantages and disadvantages
The early varieties, to which the Gribovsky species belongs, are distinguished by the rapid emergence of seedlings, rapid growth and good quality of green mass growth. The advantages of the variety include:
- short ripening variety;
- resistance to various types of diseases and pests;
- good taste;
- good frost tolerance;
- unpretentiousness to growing conditions;
- high content of vitamins, minerals, essential oils.
The mushroom variety feels great when grown outdoors, in greenhouses and even at home. This culture is ideal for fresh use, goes well with fresh vegetables, giving a rich taste to salads, first and second courses.
Dill is considered a valuable source of minerals and vitamins. Such a product is advised to be included in the diet with a deficiency of vitamins and minerals, during an exacerbation of respiratory diseases to maintain the immune system. Dill seeds are widely used in the medical and cosmetic fields; this ingredient is present in many recipes of traditional medicine for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
The disadvantage of the variety is the plant's ability to spontaneously scatter over the backyard territory. In this case, the culture grows everywhere and requires periodic removal from places where its presence is not required.
Pests and diseases
Dill is considered a plant resistant to various types of diseases. In most cases, the facts of infection are associated with the appearance of fungal diseases. The most common diseases include:
- powdery mildew;
- phomosis;
- cercosporosis.
Compliance with the rules of cultivation and care will help to protect the garden culture from diseases. For planting, you should not choose places with adjacent carrot and celery beds. It is from these plants that diseases most often pass to dill. The best predecessors are tomatoes, cucumbers, legumes. You cannot plant dill in the same place for several years.
It is worth paying attention to the landing site. After harvesting, all green mass must be completely removed from the beds. Application of fertilizers based on potassium and phosphorus will help reduce the risk of disease. Such feeding increases the plant's immune system and increases its resistance. You should not use manure for fertilizing, as it has the ability to preserve fungal spores. Due to this feature, special preparations are required.
It should be borne in mind that dill perfectly absorbs nitrates, so plantings cannot be treated with chemical poisonous agents.
Harvesting and storage
The green mass in early maturing varieties forms quickly, so the collection is limited in time. It is recommended to start cutting after the formation of 6-7 branches, if necessary, obtaining leaves. In the future, the flowering of the plant begins and the collection of dill for greens becomes difficult. During this period, the species is suitable for collecting raw materials for the preparation of marinades and seeds for subsequent planting.
For storage, collect fresh greens, after which the selection of leaves with defects. The bushes are thoroughly washed under running water and dried. The healing and beneficial properties of dill keeps even after freezing and drying. The first method allows you to get dill, the quality of which is not inferior to fresh herbs. Many gardeners practice dill pickling, which involves laying greens with salt by alternating layers.
