The best varieties of bush dill for obtaining a rich harvest of greens
Fresh and juicy dill gives dishes a pleasant aroma and saturates them with vitamins. These greens are grown in the garden, on the windowsill and on the balcony. Dill is unpretentious, the main thing is to choose the right variety and follow the rules of care. Many gardeners prefer bush dill.
In this article we will take a closer look at the most popular varieties of this plant.
What is bush dill
Bush dill - popular variety of herb, which grows in powerful and dense bushes, has a rich taste and tart aroma. Bush varieties have a rosette diameter of 50 cm, while ordinary dill has a rosette diameter of no more than 30 cm.
Distinctive features
Bush dill is actively used in cooking: dried, frozen, and eaten fresh. It contains vitamins A, C, E, which have a beneficial effect on the human body, strengthen the immune system. The crop is harvested many times. The beds are periodically thinned out and side shoots are cut off.
Advantages and disadvantages of bush dill
The advantages of bush varieties include a bright and rich taste, a healthy composition with many vitamins and minerals, ease of care, and an attractive presentation.
The disadvantage is that it requires a lot of space to grow in order to form dense and lush bushes. This is a problem for owners of small garden plots.
Important! Yield in greenhouses bush dill reaches 5-6 kg per 1 m², in open ground - 3 kg per 1 m².
The best varieties of bush dill
Let us further analyze the best varieties of bush dill, find out their characteristics and the secrets of a rich harvest.
Herringbone
The variety is distinguished by delicate bright green leaves that do not turn yellow over time and retain their benefits and aroma. The stem is dense, the shoots are thick and strong. The Christmas tree is grown under film covers or in the open air.
The variety is mid-season, ripens in 30-35 days from planting. After harvest, dill remains soft and fluffy and is universal in use. The harvest is used to prepare spices and herbs, and added to pickled and canned dishes.
Russian size
The tall variety Russian size reaches 1 m in height. The diameter of the bush is about 50 cm. The rosette is large and powerful, the leaves are of medium density. The color is dark green, the taste of dill is pronounced.
The Russian size is resistant to sudden changes in weather, suitable for growing in regions with cool and rainy summers. Dill is added to soups and salads, side dishes and snacks. Its pleasant taste successfully complements meat and fish dishes.
Important! To obtain a rich harvest, dill is planted as seedlings in spacious beds. The recommended scheme is 30x30. The seeds are disinfected and germinated, sown in prepared nutrient soil. Water dill seedlings once a week with warm water and fertilize as desired.
Brawler
The popular Buyan variety is famous for its fluffy and thick leaves and ease of care. Classic green color. From the appearance of the first shoots to harvest, 60 days pass. It is harvested several times, the ripening period is extended. Buyan is consumed fresh, stored for future use, and used to make spices, sauces, and dressings for salads and soups.
Moravan
Moravan bush dill is grown for personal use and sale.The variety has a long shelf life and is suitable for long-distance transportation.
Ready to harvest for greens after 50 days, for spices after 105 days. The leaf length is medium, the color is dark green, the umbrellas are compact. Moravan is famous for its high immunity and rich dill aroma.
Superducat
The early ripening variety Superducat ripens in 28-30 days. The bushes produce lush green fluffy foliage. The leaves are thin and fragrant.
Spices are harvested after 70 days.
The Superducat variety is grown in greenhouses to protect against diseases and climate change. It is collected for fresh consumption, preparation of seasonings and pickles for the winter.
Important! If not properly cared for, Superducat often gets sick with phomosis - the stem turns black, the leaves become weak and dry. The fungus affects plants at any stage of development. For preventive purposes, gardeners apply fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium. They strengthen the health of the plant and protect against fungus. To treat Phoma, spraying with Bordeaux mixture is used.
Dill
This is a variety of Dutch selection, which is characterized by large umbrellas and dense foliage. Dill is medium-late; it is harvested for greens 70-80 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The height of the plant is 1.5 m, the leaves are dark green. The smell is fragrant, the taste is pleasant.
The variety is grown for sale; the harvest retains its taste and aroma for a long time. From 1 m² you get about 2 kg of fragrant greenery, the harvest time is 2 months. Dill is immune to common crop diseases.
Bushy
Bushy ripens for greens in 40 days, for herbs and spices in 80-90 days. The leaves are large and fragrant, dark green in color.The bushy plant is heat-loving, demanding on the composition of the soil - it must be light, nutritious and loose.
The plant height is more than 1.5 m, the rosette is compact. The leaves have a waxy coating, the aroma is rich due to the high content of essential oils. The Bushy variety is used for canning and stuffing dishes. 3-4 kg are collected from 1 m².
Important! The Bushy variety does not tolerate cold and frost. To prevent crop loss, it is grown in greenhouses or film shelters. Dill also reacts to a lack of water in the soil - the bushes slow down in growth, the leaves become weak and lethargic.
Umbrella
This mid-early dill for harvesting for greens ripens in 30-40 days, for spices - in 70-75 days. The bushes are leafy and branched, the rosettes are fluffy and powerful. The diameter of the umbrella is about 20 cm, the leaves are tender and fragrant, light green in color.
Umbrellas are used to make pickles; greens are added to meat and vegetable dishes to add a piquant taste and aroma. To obtain a rich harvest, beds with the Umbrella variety are regularly loosened and cleared of weeds.
Goblin
The plant is tall, reaches 1.5-1.7 m. Planted in open ground and greenhouses with seedlings or seeds. The period from the appearance of the first shoots to harvest is 40-50 days. The taste is classic, pleasant and delicate. The yield of the Leshy variety varies from 7 to 9 kg per 1 m². Greens are used in fresh, dried, frozen forms.
Alligator
Mid-season Alligator matures in 40-50 days, suitable for growing in regions with cool and rainy summers. Is immune to diseases and pests, does not require special skills to care for.
The leaves are medium sized, green-gray in color. The rosette reaches 20 cm in diameter.Alligator is suitable for industrial cultivation, can be stored for a long time, and is universal in use.
Gourmet
The mid-season variety produces the first harvest 40-43 days after seed germination.
The bushes are of medium size, the roots are powerful and developed.
The rosette is directed upward, the leaves are dense, rich green. Greens are high in vitamins, have a pleasant taste and juicy texture. The amount of harvest depends on the applied fertilizers. It is better to choose manure and ammonium nitrate.
Important! To prevent insect pests from attacking dill beds, gardeners recommend taking preventive measures: loosen the soil, water with an infusion based on wood ash, spray with a whey solution from a spray bottle.
Tetra
The late-ripening variety Tetra ripens in 70-100 days. Gardeners plant dill in seedlings to get the best yield. The leaves are large, dark green, with a slight waxy coating.
The Tetra variety is resistant to insect pests, rarely gets sick. Suitable for industrial cultivation, tolerates transportation well.
Early/mid/late ripening varieties
Early ripening varieties are suitable for growing in the Urals, Siberia and other regions with cool and short summers. Gardeners choose Umbrella, Superducat and Herringbone dill. These varieties ripen quickly, do not have time to get sick, have strong immunity, and tolerate frequent rains and frosts. The early ripening bush variety Aurora is also distinguished - greenery is formed in 40 days, the crop is harvested 2-3 times per season.
Mid-season varieties ripen in 40-60 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Dill is celebrated by Leshy and Alligator. Greens have a rich taste and strong aroma.The mid-season variety Bouquet is popular. Tender and juicy leaves ripen in 50 days. Mid-season varieties are grown in regions with temperate and warm climates: in Bashkiria and Tatarstan, the Volga region and the CIS countries.
Late-ripening varieties take a long time to acquire color and taste. The average ripening period is 60-100 days. The Tetra, Russian Giant and Salut varieties are suitable for preparing seasonings and spices. Late bush dill is demanding on climate conditions and soil conditions, so it is grown on fertile lands: in the Moscow region, Krasnodar region, Voronezh region.
Decorative bushy dill
Decorative plants include tall plants with lush greenery: Dill, Goblin, Bushy. They not only produce a harvest of fresh and healthy dill, but also decorate the area. They are planted along the perimeter of the garden at a distance of 40-60 cm from each other.
To obtain a rich harvest, the place where dill is planted is changed every year. The best predecessors are cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes. It is not recommended to plant dill after onions, parsley and other herbs.
Reviews
What bush varieties of dill do domestic gardeners prefer? Let's look at a few reviews:
Maria, Krasnodar: “I appreciate bush dill for its ease of care and rich, appetizing color. Dill will decorate any dish - be it soup, side dish or salad. I like the Umbrella variety, it has a juicy taste and a pleasant aroma. I’ve been planting this dill for the third year now, and I’m very pleased with the harvest.”
Evgeniy, Ufa: “I planted the Alligator variety last year. I planted seedlings, disinfected seeds and prepared the beds. However, after 2 weeks I noticed a white coating on the leaves - this was powdery mildew. He cured the disease, but part of the crop died.For the next planting, I will choose varieties that are more disease-resistant.”
Anna, Moscow region: “My favorite varieties of bush dill are Dill and Moravan. The greens are fragrant and aromatic, rich green in color. I use it to make winter salads.”
Conclusion
Bush dill is grown in all regions. The variety is selected based on ripening time, resistance to frost and rain. Late-ripening and mid-ripening varieties are suitable for the south of Russia; they are demanding on soil and care.
In the Urals and Siberia, dill is grown with immunity to diseases and pests. Greens are used fresh, dried and frozen for longer storage. Fresh and fragrant dill goes harmoniously with meat, fish and vegetable dishes. It is used for salting and pickling for the winter.