Problems With Growing Dill

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This culture is especially valuable for its remarkable aromatic properties. Dill is considered one of the world's favorite spices. This culture is invariably planted by all summer residents, but not everyone manages to get a good harvest. Let's talk about proper care and growing of dill.

First of all, it should be noted that dill should be planted exclusively on soils that are well fertilized with organic fertilizing.

Before sowing dill, you must not lime the soil and add ash to it, such measures can lead to the fact that the plants will turn red. In shaded dreams, it is also impossible to sow this crop: otherwise the plants will stretch out and take on a pale color. The soil should always be moist, then the dill will not bloom very quickly. Before sowing, it is recommended to rinse the seeds in a cloth bag in hot water, in this case it will be possible to wash off the essential oil, which has the ability to prevent rapid growth.

It is worth noting that you can sow dill several times per season. Sowing this crop in early April if you want an early harvest. However, most often, gardeners plant dill at the end of April and do it in greenhouses. Sowing can then be repeated every two to three weeks, then this culture will always be on your table. The last time you can plant dill is at the end of August. Many experts advise sowing dill in one line, however, other gardeners prefer a wide furrow.

After the seeds are in the soil, you should cover the grooves with humus. However, watering is prohibited during this period. Thinning of seedlings should be carried out, while a distance of ten centimeters should remain between the plants. In the event that the dill is not thinned out, then it will stretch out and it will not be possible to grow a dense plant.

During growth, this culture cannot be fed, since the useful elements already present in the soil will be quite enough for the growth of dill. In the event that the plants begin to turn yellow, then nitrogen fertilization will be required. Alternatively, you can give preference to feeding with urea at the rate of one teaspoon per bucket of water.

The crop should be harvested, focusing on its growth, approximately harvesting should take place at intervals of three to four weeks. At the same time, the greens should reach at least twenty centimeters in length. Such plants should be pulled out by the root, however, if the length seems large, then it is permissible to break off only the leaves. Actually, the most fragrant and tasty dill is the one that has not yet bloomed. Many gardeners not only prefer this crop in its pure form, but also freeze it, and also dry and pickle it. For canning purposes, umbrellas should be used, which have already set the seeds.

It should be noted that it is recommended that the first time after planting the plant cover its crops with a film. As soon as the weather is warm, such a shelter should be removed immediately. Dill needs regular watering, otherwise you will never be able to get the proper level of harvest. In addition, insufficient watering also affects the taste of the plant itself, which is also important. Also, the dill that has been dried on dry soils is not capable of smelling so aromatic.

Dill is planted mainly through seedlings, because weather conditions do not always allow planting seeds directly into the ground.

A culture such as dill, in principle, is quite unpretentious to care for. However, the main rule is that dill needs regular attention, this rule is basic for all other crops. Only with constant attention and care will you get a fragrant and tasty harvest.