Dill - one of the most popular types of greenery. He is loved for a spicy taste that can change any dish, give freshness and a special smell to food. In addition to taste, dill boasts a huge range of useful substances. And if you add here the fact that growing these herbs is very simple, then such fame of fennel becomes clear.
The plant is quite unpretentious. There are even such happy gardeners, on whose plots dill grows independently, without human intervention. Seeds fall in the autumn on the soil, and spring germinate again.
But, until such a result is achieved, you should listen to some recommendations on the planting and care of dill.
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Neighborhood with other cultures
Separately, it should be noted that there are no obvious conflicts with other plants. Therefore, dill combined with cucumbers, cabbage, zucchini, tomatoes and other vegetable crops.
They do not recommend only planting dill in the place of last year’s garden bed with celery.
But, naturally, planting needs to be planned without damage to the main plants. That is, greens should not grow in the immediate vicinity of the stem of the vegetable, so as not to take away moisture and nutrients.
Optimal conditions
Seed germination occurs at about 3-5 degrees. However, the best conditions are about 16-18 degrees. The plant can grow in shaded areas, but it is better to plant on the lighted beds.
Soil for planting dill
For a good harvest, the soil must be wet, otherwise the plant will wither and the leaves will become dry and hard. This indicator for the soil - at the level of 75-80%, for air - 60-70%.
Before planting the soil must be fertilized. In this case, the soil should be slightly acidic, and in the ideal case neutral. Here are the rules of feeding:
- organic fertilizer per 1 square. m - 3-4 kg of manure or 5 kg of compost,
- mineral fertilizers per 1 sq. m. m - 150 g of potassium salt and 200 g of superphosphate.
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Seeding can be done in April-May, depending on the climate. In this case, the work can be started on average in April-May, that is, when the ground is ready.
Before planting, you can pre-prepare the seeds in order to reduce the time it takes to germinate. You can soak them for 2 days in the ash solution. Or for 3-4 days to place gauze bags with seeds in water (40-50 degrees). In the latter case, the water should be drained about 4-5 times, then dry the seeds.
Seeds are planted 2 cm deep into the ground. At the same time on 1 square. m surface should be about 1-2 g of seeds. With this method of planting in the same area will be 15-20 plants, the distance between them - 5-7 cm. You can have rows of dill. But in this case, a vacuum will be needed after germination.
Dill care
Dill - unpretentious plant. But if the goal is a big harvest of juicy and fragrant greenery, then you need to take care of the crops.
- Water 1-2 times a week.
- Periodically loosen the ground.
- Eliminate weeds as they appear.
- Cut unnecessarily thick planting.
- Spud rows of greenery several times.
- Harvesting and storage.
Eating greens can be immediately. However, it is better to collect dill for its further harvesting and storage at the time of formation of inflorescences. At this time, the height of the plant reaches about 30 cm.
Dill can be stored in dried form (both greens and seeds). To do this, the collected parts of plants need to be washed and dried in the shade. At the same time you need to often stir the dill. After that, fold it into fabric bags or glass jars and place in a dark place.
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Greens can also be kept in the freezer refrigerator. At the same time it is better to have plants in layers Then you do not have to pre-cut dill, and just break off the required amount.
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Cultivation technology is not too different from a similar process in the open field. Here are some tips for those who want to get fresh greens all year round right at home.
- In winter, you need to organize additional lighting (plus 5-6 hours in the morning, evening hours).
- In the process of growth, fertilize with concentrated fertilizers.
It may not be so important to thoroughly carry out all these prescriptions for planting, caring and gathering. The main thing is to treat any business with a soul. The more it is done for the plant, the greater the yield it will bring. And it doesn’t matter where dill grows - on the window of the house or on the garden bed. The main thing is that this plant is a great gift to your mood and health.
