The best varieties of bush dill for a rich green harvest

Fresh and juicy dill gives dishes a pleasant aroma and saturates with vitamins. These greens are grown in the vegetable 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 - a popular herb variety, which grows in powerful and dense bushes, has a rich taste and tart aroma... For bush varieties, the rosette diameter is 50 cm, for ordinary dill - no more than 30 cm.

Distinctive features

Bush dill is actively used in cooking: dried, frozen, consumed fresh. It contains vitamins A, C, E, which have a beneficial effect on the human body, strengthen the immune system. Harvest many times. The beds are periodically thinned out and cut off the lateral shoots.

Advantages and disadvantages of bush dill

The advantages of bush varieties include a bright and rich taste, a useful composition with many vitamins and minerals, unpretentious care, and an attractive presentation.

The disadvantage is that it takes a lot of space to grow for thick and lush bushes to form. This is a problem for owners of small garden plots.

Important! In greenhouses, yield bush dill reaches 5-6 kg per 1 m², in the open field - 3 kg per 1 m².

The best varieties of bush dill

We will analyze further the best varieties of bush dill, find out their features and secrets of a rich harvest.

Herringbone

The variety is distinguished by delicate bright green leaves that do not turn yellow over time, retain their benefits and aroma. The stem is dense, the shoots are thick and strong. The Christmas tree is grown under film shelters or under the open sky.

The variety is mid-season, ripens in 30-35 days from the moment of planting. After harvesting, dill remains soft and fluffy, and is versatile in use. Harvest is used for cooking spices and herbs, added to pickled and canned dishes.

Russian size

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 with seedlings in spacious beds. The recommended scheme is 30x30. Seeds are disinfected and germinated, sown in prepared nutrient soil. Water the dill seedlings 1 time a week with warm water, fertilize as desired.

Buyan

The popular variety Buyan is famous for its fluffy and thick leaves, unpretentious care. Classic green color. From the appearance of the first shoots to harvest, 60 days pass. Collect it several times, the ripening period is extended. Buyan is consumed fresh, harvested for future use, spices, sauces, dressings for salads and soups are prepared from it.

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 for harvesting for greens in 50 days, for spices in 105 days. The length of the leaves is medium, the color is dark green, the umbrellas are compact. Moravan is famous for its high immunity and rich dill aroma.

Superdukat

The early ripe Superdukat variety ripens in 28-30 days. Bushes form juicy green fluffy greens. The leaves are thin, fragrant.

The spices are harvested after 70 days.

The Superdukat variety is grown in greenhouses to protect it from disease and climate change. It is harvested for fresh consumption, making seasonings and pickles for the winter.

Important! With improper care, Superdukat often falls ill with fomoz - the stem turns black, the leaves become weak and dry. The fungus infects plants at any stage of development. For preventive purposes, gardeners make fertilizing based on phosphorus and potassium. They strengthen the health of the plant, protect against fungus. For the treatment of phomosis, spraying with Bordeaux liquid is used.

Dill

This is a Dutch variety characterized by large umbrellas and dense foliage. Medium late dill, it is harvested for greens in 70-80 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Plant height - 1.5 m, leaves are dark green. The smell is fragrant, the taste is pleasant.

The variety is grown for sale, the crop retains its taste and aroma for a long time. About 2 kg of fragrant greens are obtained from 1 m², the duration of the harvest is 2 months. Dill is immune to common cultural diseases.

Bushy

For bushy greens, ripens in 40 days, for seasonings and spices - in 80-90 days. The leaves are large and fragrant, the color is dark green. Bushy thermophilic, picky about the composition of the soil - it should be light, nutritious and loose.

Plant height over 1.5 m, compact rosette. 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 weather and frost. To prevent crop loss, it is grown in greenhouses or film shelters. Dill also reacts to the lack of water in the soil - the bushes slow down in growth, the leaves become weak and lethargic.

Umbrella

This mid-early dill ripens for herbs 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 delicate and fragrant, light green in color.

Umbrellas are used to prepare pickles, herbs are added to meat and vegetable dishes to add a piquant taste and aroma. To obtain a rich harvest, the beds with the Umbrella variety are regularly loosened and cleaned of weeds.

Leshy

The plant is tall, reaches 1.5-1.7 m.It is 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

The mid-season Alligator matures in 40-50 days, suitable for growing in regions with cool and rainy summers. Has immunity to diseases and pests, care does not require special skills.

Leaves are medium in size, shade of greenish-gray. The rosette reaches 20 cm in diameter. The alligator is suitable for industrial cultivation, can be stored for a long time, and is universal in use.

Gourmet

The mid-season variety gives the first harvest in 40-43 days from the moment of seed germination.

The bushes are medium in size, the roots are powerful and developed.

The rosette is directed upwards, the leaves are dense, rich green. Greens are high in vitamins, have a pleasant taste and juicy structure. The amount of the crop depends on the applied dressings. 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 solution of whey from a spray bottle.

Tetra

The late-ripening Tetra variety 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 bloom.

The Tetra variety is resistant to insect pests, rarely gets sick. Suitable for industrial cultivation, good transport tolerance.

Early / mid / late ripening varieties

Early maturing varieties are suitable for growing in the Urals, Siberia and other regions with cool and short summers. Gardeners choose Umbrella dill, Superdukat and Herringbone. These varieties ripen quickly, do not have time to get sick, are distinguished by persistent immunity, and tolerate frequent rains and frosts. The early ripening bush variety Aurora is also distinguished - greens are 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 Goblin and Alligator are celebrated. The greens have a rich taste and strong aroma. The mid-season variety Bouquet is popular. Delicate and juicy leaves ripen in 50 days. Mid-season varieties are grown in regions with a temperate and warm climate: in Bashkiria and Tatarstan, the Volga region and the CIS countries.

Late-ripening varieties take a long time to gain color and taste. The average ripening period is 60-100 days. The varieties Tetra, Russian Giant and Salyut are suitable for making seasonings and spices. Late bush dill is picky about climate conditions and soil conditions, therefore it is grown on fertile lands: in the Moscow region, Krasnodar Territory, Voronezh region.

Decorative bushy dill

Ornamental plants include tall plants with lush greenery: Dill, Leshy, Bushy. They not only yield a harvest of fresh and healthy dill, but also decorate the site. They are planted around the perimeter of the garden at a distance of 40-60 cm from each other.

To obtain a rich harvest, the dill planting site 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 examine a few reviews:

Maria, Krasnodar: “I appreciate bush dill for its simplicity in 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 have been planting this dill for the third year already, I am very pleased with the harvest. "

Evgeniy, Ufa: “I planted the Alligator variety last year. He planted seedlings, disinfected seeds and prepared the beds. However, after 2 weeks, I noticed a white bloom 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 resistant to diseases. "

Anna, Moscow region: "My favorite varieties of bush dill are Dill and Moravan. Fragrant and aromatic greens, rich green color. I use it for preparing winter salads. "

Conclusion

Bush dill is grown in all regions. The variety is chosen based on the ripening period, 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 well with meat, fish and vegetable dishes. It is used for salting and pickling for the winter.