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Fresh greens appear on garden plots among the first shoots. One of the most popular varieties of herbs is Vladyka dill. He has a number of undeniable advantages that have made him so popular.
Description of dill lord
The dill variety Vladyka (Vladyko) is the result of a long work of domestic breeders, who set as their goal to get a plant with dense greenery and a strong aroma. This species has passed the state registration and was included in the register in 2015. Its purpose is to grow on personal household plots.
Dill Vladyko belongs to mid-season varieties. It is distinguished by a rather powerful bush up to 90-100 cm high, as well as a rich green color of the leaves. The leaves themselves are diamond-shaped with a strong dissection. The leaves form an acute-angled rosette that sits high above the ground and does not get dirty during the rainy season. The central umbrella is larger and more convex than the others. The number of rays of the umbrellas is average.
According to the description and reviews, the Vladyka dill can be cut off as early as 40 days after germination. Moreover, the entire growing season until the appearance of the stem is about 70 days. From one bush, you can produce at least five cuts of greenery per season. The plant is widespread in all regions of Russia, as well as in the territory of neighboring countries.
The main purpose of the variety is to obtain bunch of greens for use in food. This dill has a pronounced spicy aroma, and also contains a large amount of vitamins and nutrients.
Fresh herbs are perfect both for fresh consumption and for making soups, hot dishes and salad dressings. The plant's umbrellas are great for preserving vegetables, and the ground dill seed Vladyka can be used in various spices.
Yield
Tufted dill The Vladyka pleases gardeners with the first greens already 35-45 days after the first shoots appear. At the same time, the plant is famous for its high yield rates, compared to other varieties of dill. From one bush you can get at least 35-70 g of greenery, and from 1 sq. m - up to 3-4 kg per cut.
The plant grows best in sunny places with light loosened soil. Also, the timely introduction of organic and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers will help to increase the yield.
Sustainability
The surface of leaves and stems has a waxy film, due to which moisture does not accumulate on the surface of the plant. This is largely due to the high resistance of the variety to various diseases and invasion of pests, for which high humidity is a favorable environment.
The plant tolerates both sunlight and shade well, does not like strong dampness.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Vladyka variety has a number of important advantages:
- high yields from both one bush and 1 sq. m landings;
- rich leaf color and characteristic spicy aroma;
- the ability to cut greens from a bush up to 5 times per season;
- good resistance to diseases and insect pests;
- short ripening periods;
- retains its taste both dried and frozen.
According to the numerous reviews of gardeners about Vladyka's dill, it can be concluded that the variety has practically no drawbacks. It should be noted only short shelf life fresh.
Landing rules
Speaking about the agrotechnics of bundled dill, Vladyka, it should be noted that preparation begins in the fall. It is necessary to prepare the beds for planting and feed the earth with humus or compost.
When choosing a place for planting, it should be borne in mind that the Vladyka variety does not tolerate acidic soils and stagnant water well. An unsuccessful solution would be to plant dill in the place where parsley or carrots previously grew, or in the vicinity of these crops. This is due to the fact that they are affected by common diseases, and an outbreak on one plant can lead to the death of the entire crop. A good option would be to use beds where legumes or nightshade crops previously grew.
The site should be well lit; in shaded areas, dill grows much worse.
Planting times depend on weather conditions - the air temperature should ideally be above 15 ° C, although young dill can withstand temperatures around 5 ° C. Sowing usually begins in the first half of April.
Before planting, the Vladyka recommends disinfecting the dill seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and then wrapping them in a damp cloth, covering them with foil with small holes and leaving them at room temperature until the seeds germinate.
Sprouted seeds are planted in moistened soil to a depth of 2-3 cm. The distance between furrows should be at least 20 cm. After that, the soil is compacted and watered. For the first time, you can cover the planting with a film or other covering material.
You can grow the variety as seedlings - it tolerates transplanting well.
To get an early harvest, the Vladyka variety is sown before winter, in mid-November, scattering dry seeds over the frozen soil, and then covering it with mulch.
How to grow bunched dill Vladyka
Caring for the Vladyka variety requires standard: at least once a week, the beds must be watered, loosened the soil and removed weeds that have appeared. Although dill is undemanding to moisture, with insufficient watering, yields can significantly decrease. To prevent stagnation of water and a crust on the surface, the next day after watering, the soil must be carefully loosened.
With proper preparation of the site for planting in the fall, the introduction of additional fertilizers and dressings during the growing season is not required.
Diseases and pests
With proper care, the Vladyka variety is highly resistant to most diseases characteristic of dill. But still, it is impossible to completely exclude the possibility of the development of the disease.
Among the dangers that lie in wait for the gardener, powdery mildew. It can be easily identified by a white or grayish bloom on the leaves and stems of the plant. The prevention of this disease is the treatment of plantings with a solution of potassium permanganate twice a month. When symptoms appear, dill is recommended to be sprayed with a solution of mustard powder or kefir diluted in a ratio of 1:10.
Another nuisance is fusarium. Plants affected by it quickly begin to turn yellow and wilt. As a preventive measure, it is necessary to disinfect the seeds before planting and periodically water the beds with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Diseased plants must be pulled out immediately and burned.
Sometimes dill bushes are affected by phomosis, which manifests itself in the form of brown spots. For prophylaxis, before planting, the site is treated with a fundalose solution. The disease is practically not amenable to treatment, so the affected plants must be destroyed.
Among insects, the most dangerous are aphids and dill moths. When these pests appear, the plantings need to be treated with special insecticides.
Conclusion
Dill Vladyka is a variety with a high yield and good disease resistance.It is distinguished by early ripening times, as well as rich aroma and taste. At the same time, dill does not require special care, delighting with fresh herbs throughout the summer season.
