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Dill is the most common plant among gardeners and gardeners, which is used as an aromatic additive in cooking. These greens are used fresh, dried and frozen, and also added for canning. It was for such purposes that dill Gribovsky was bred at the All-Russian Research Institute of Selection and Seed Growing of Vegetable Crops. The culture of this variety is grown throughout Russia, as well as in Belarus and Ukraine. A photo of dill Gribovsky proves that this plant is universal and excellent for both fresh consumption and conservation.
Description of dill Gribovsky
The dill variety Gribovky belongs to the early ones, its greens are suitable for consumption a month after the first shoots appear. Since the early varieties differ from the later ones in that their foliage is less dense, it is also recommended to grow the related culture of the Gribovsky variety in order to get greens, seeds and umbrellas for canning early.
According to the description of the dill variety Gribovsky, we can say that this plant is unpretentious and has its own characteristics, its leaves are dark green in color with a bluish tint and rich aroma. This plant can retain its taste and aroma even after freezing and drying. Shoots are even and erect, reaching a height of up to 25 cm. With strong dissected segments. Inflorescences are convex, multi-rayed, their diameter varies from 18 to 30 cm.
For spices, the culture of the Gribovsky variety is harvested 55-70 days after sowing. The mass of one mature plant can be from 40 to 53 g.
Yield
The yield of dill of the Gribovsky variety is quite high; it is used as fresh herbs and in the form of spices for canning. When harvesting greens from 1 sq. m can be collected up to 3 kg, and for spices - up to 5 kg per 1 sq. m.
Sustainability
The resistance of dill variety Gribovsky to diseases is average, therefore it is recommended to follow a number of rules for planting it:
- In order to protect the crop from diseases, it should not be planted next to carrots and celery.
- The best precursors for planting are legumes, cucumbers or tomatoes.
Also, a plant of this variety is susceptible to attack by pests, so it needs to be treated with insect repellents.
Advantages and disadvantages
According to the general description, as well as a photo of the dill variety Gribovsky, one can understand that this plant has many advantages over other types of dill:
- early ripening;
- good taste and aroma;
- the ability to tolerate temperature fluctuations;
- unpretentious cultivation;
- versatility of use (both fresh herbs and as a spice for conservation);
- a large amount of essential oils, vitamins and minerals.
The only disadvantage of the variety is that the plant is prone to self-seeding.
Landing rules
From a photo of dill seeds Gribovsky, it can be seen that they are of the same type and the same size. Their germination is good, but they require a lot of water. Sowing them can be carried out in open ground, in a greenhouse, as well as at home.
Planting in open ground of this plant is carried out both by sowing seeds and by seedling.Sowing can be carried out multiple times in the spring-summer period with an interval of 10 days, as well as before winter.
Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked in water for 2-3 days, changing the water every 5 hours. Then they are planted to a depth of 1.5-2 cm in the prepared fertile soil. Sowing should be done in rows, leaving a distance of 20-25 cm between them. Water abundantly and monitor soil moisture.
Seed germination occurs at temperatures above +3 degrees. The optimum growing temperature is + 15-20 degrees.
Growing dill Gribovsky
There are no special rules for planting and subsequent care for dill Gribovsky. Particular attention should be paid to watering the plant. Dill requires moist soil to form greenery, therefore, on hot days, watering should be done 2 times a day.
The dill bed should be as illuminated as possible, since a lack of light will lead to a decrease in greenery and elongation of shoots.
When planting a plant in fertile, well-fertilized soil, additional feeding is not required. Nitrogen fertilizers can be applied to depleted soil.
Weeding and loosening the soil is performed as needed. Loosening is recommended between rows. But it is undesirable to huddle dill.
Diseases and pests
Dill Gribovsky is resistant to diseases, but it can be infected with the following diseases if you do not follow the rules for planting it:
- cercosporosis;
- phomosis;
- powdery mildew.
The greenery of the plant can be damaged by aphids, leafhoppers, carrot flies. And the root system can be threatened by caterpillars, beetle larvae, wireworm and bear.
The use of tobacco broth and dust helps well against pests. In no case should you use chemicals, as this can lead to poisoning, after eating fresh dill.
Conclusion
Dill Gribovsky is an excellent plant variety that can be used to grow young fresh greens, as well as to collect its baskets for conservation. The plant is unpretentious and takes root well throughout Russia.
