Some people have dill in their garden like weeds. They do not know where to get away from greenery, so as not to clog other cultivated plants. And some people have to sweat a lot to grow and get a good harvest of green and fragrant leaves.
The problem may lie both in the growing conditions of greenery, and in the correct planting of seeds. To deal with this issue, it is worth considering everything in as much detail as possible.
How easy it is to grow dill outdoors and in a greenhouse
In general, dill is an unpretentious plant and it is not necessary to adhere to any special requirements to obtain a harvest. But still there are nuances that allow you to grow green, lush and fragrant greens.
Dill can be grown in greenhouse conditions, although open ground is also normal.
The main thing is that the soil is fertile and rich in useful trace elements, there was enough lighting and moisture. This plant is light-loving, it needs more than 12 hours of light per day to obtain green leaves.
Most often, gardeners recommend preparing and growing seedlings in a greenhouse, and then planting them in open ground with the onset of heat.
Seed preparation
To get a good harvest of greens, it is recommended to prepare the seeds before planting:
- Place the dill seeds under cheesecloth in a glass container for a couple of minutes and fill with hot water, but not more than 60 degrees, otherwise they will cook.
- Then, within three days, seeds must be germinated in water at room temperature. Wherein it is recommended to change the water every 8 hours... Thus, you can get rid of essential oils that slow down the seedlings.
- At the end, the seeds must be dried and can be used for planting.
Seeds that float in a container of water must be removed. You can not throw them away, but use as seasoning... But they are not suitable for seedlings.
In this case, we do not wait for the emergence of seedlings. Since the process of planting plants will be complicated. If they are unsuccessfully thrown into the furrow, the seedlings can be damaged or completely abandoned.
Sowing dill for greens in open ground and greenhouse
Dill can be grown both in the open field and in a greenhouse. Moreover, most gardeners advise grow seedlings in a greenhouse, and then transplant them into a vegetable garden... This will significantly increase the yield of greens and provide themselves with them throughout the whole season.
Planting in greenhouse conditions
As soon as you have chosen a suitable variety of dill and prepared fertile soil, it is recommended to start planting seeds:
- You must first prepare the seeds. Them soak for two days in a container of waterchanging the water every two hours. This will eliminate the effect of essential oils, and the first shoots will appear earlier.
- The soil in the boxes is carefully moisturized and loosened.
- It is worth creating grooves with a distance between them in 0.15 m.
- It is not worth covering the furrows with soil. It will be difficult for dill to break through. The soil is lightly sprinkled over the seeds and then moistened with a sprayer.
If you plan to sow seeds directly into the greenhouse soil, you can simply scatter them over the site, and then close them up with a rake. But in this case it will be more difficult then with the breakthrough of extra bushes.
Landing in open ground
Planting dill seeds is recommended in May or April... It all depends on the particular climatic conditions. In this case, grooves are made with a depth of no more than 20 mm.
For one square meter of land it is recommended to use about two grams of seeds... Thus, you should have about 20 bushes, observing the distance between the individual plants 50-70 mm.
Greens can also be planted in rows. But in this case, you will definitely have to break through them two weeks after germination. Plugged plants do not have to be thrown away, they are perfect for transplanting to another place as seedlings.
Dill is a cold-resistant plant. He is ok withstands temperature drops down to -4 degrees Celsius. That is why it can be planted in the soil in early spring.
Leaving immediately after planting
Dill, although an unpretentious plant, but in order to achieve a good harvest, you need to take care of it:
- It is recommended to water the greens as needed, approximately, 1-2 times a week... Keep the soil moist and not dry out too much.
- The earth periodically stands loosen, avoiding the formation of a crust at the base of the bush.
- Weeds should be pulled out as soon as they appear, so that they do not interfere with the growth of greenery.
- Rows are better periodic spud.
Growing rules in the beds
Growing dill in the open field has its own characteristics. Here you need to choose the right land plot and fertilize it if necessary. Because dill loves fertile soil.
In this case, special attention should be paid to the illumination of the place where the greenery will grow.
Temperature control and lighting
Although dill can withstand temperatures as low as -4 degrees Celsius, it still prefers warmth.
In order for the plants to germinate and the first shoots to appear, the temperature must be provided within + 3 + 5 degrees... But it's best if it will + 17 + 20 degrees... In darkened beds, you will also get a crop, but it will take more time and the color may not be as rich.
Thick and rich greens are formed during the day at 10-12 hours, while for the appearance of high-quality seeds, the time must be increased to 16 hours a day.
Weeding and loosening
Weeding and loosening of the land plot on which the dill grows occurs as needed... It is important to avoid crusting the soil and to loosen it constantly.
The absence of weeds will allow the bushes to grow faster, because they will not be able to take nutrients from the soil and darken the cultivated plants.
Required fertilizers in the active growth phase
If the dill is planted in fertile soil, the use of an additional complex of fertilizers can be avoided. When the land plot does not have such qualities, you need to use fertilizers.
For greenhouse plants, it is recommended to recharge the soil twice a month. ammonium nitrate or peatspreading at the very base of the bush. The fact that dill lacks nitrogen will become clear immediately after the yellowing on the leaves appears.
If we are talking about the autumn feeding of the soil with organic fertilizers, then it is necessary for every square meter of land about 4 kg of manure or 5 kg of compost.
Harvest
You can pick greens throughout her growth... But for harvesting and storing dill, it is worth choosing a certain time before the formation of inflorescences. At the same time, the height of the bush reaches 0.3 m.
The optimal time for harvesting is the morning immediately after the dew emerges. If you pick greens during the day, in the heat, the leaves of the greens may wilt.
You can grow greens both in greenhouse conditions and in the garden. There is no particular difference in this case, the requirements remain the same. But they are not difficult to fulfill. Fertile soil, adequate lighting and moisture. A minimum of effort and you are provided with greens for the whole year.