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Delicate juicy dill is used as a seasoning for dishes. With the appearance of inflorescences, the leaves of the plant coarsen and become unsuitable for food. Dill varieties for greens without umbrellas were bred by breeders to extend the life of this spicy plant.
Are there varieties of dill without umbrellas
Dill is an annual plant of the Apiaceae family. Maturing double inflorescences contain seeds that, crumbling in autumn, germinate the next year. Dill without umbrellas will not be able to reproduce.
In recent decades, many varieties with late stem formation have been bred. In these plants, umbrellas are formed much later. Therefore, the greens remain tender for a long time.
The best varieties of dill for greens
When choosing seeds for greens, it is better to give preference to bush varieties with a late ripening period. They are suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. These are varieties of dill that can be cut several times if conditions are favorable.
For open ground
All varieties are suitable for getting fresh seasoning for salads: from early to late. By choosing several types of different ripening periods, you can provide yourself with fresh dill from early spring to late autumn.
Lesnogorodsky
This is a mid-season variety with a friendly return of the crop. The leaves do not turn yellow even after the formation of an umbrella. An adult plant reaches a height of 1,3 m. But the collection of leaves can be done when the bush grows to 25 – 30 cm. From 1 sq. m can collect up to 2 kg of spices. Dill is unpretentious to conditions and is suitable for repeated cutting.
In the open field, varieties Leafy, Dalniy, Redut, Umbrella give a good harvest.
For greenhouses and greenhouses
For cultivation in greenhouse conditions, tall varieties of medium and late ripening are recommended. Using them, you can grow dill, which, after cutting, grows again. This allows you to get the maximum yield of greenery even in the conditions of the northern regions.
Northwind
Late maturing variety. A plant up to one and a half meters builds up a sufficient amount of green mass during the season. Leaves that do not turn yellow for a long time are a feature of this high-yielding Borea.
Ducat
Tall late-ripening variety, recommended for indoor cultivation. Slow stemming allows you to get a high yield. Leaves can be harvested 30-35 days after germination. Due to the rapid development of the basal rosette, Dukat dill can be cut several times during the season.
Dill
The variety of the Dutch selection is distinguished by especially late stemming. When grown in greenhouses, it gives an increased yield. The plant is tall. You can harvest already 28-30 days after germination.
Popular varieties of dill for greens by ripening time
When choosing seeds for planting, it is worth deciding on the purpose of growing a crop. If dill is used fresh on greens, then it is better to sow mid-late or late. This will allow you to get the maximum yield of fragrant leaves.
Early varieties of dill for greens
Early varieties are distinguished by the rapid formation of an umbrella. They are not suitable for growing on greens. A month after germination, the leaves coarsen. Small plants have few leaves. To get the maximum benefit, early-ripening varieties of dill for greens are recommended to be sown in early spring or before winter.
Гурман
This is an early ripe dill with late stem formation. Gourmet leaves are especially fragrant and tender. Its seeds are able to germinate at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. Outdoors, Gourmet can tolerate light frosts. This variety is recommended for growing in regions with a cold climate.
The greens of the plant are suitable for fresh consumption and retain their qualities when frozen.
Grenadier
From shoots to the first harvest takes about 28 – 30 days. The plant reaches full ripeness in 70-75 days. High foliage allows you to collect a fairly high yield of greens before the coarsening of the leaves. Shrubs of a compact, undersized variety (30 cm) do not require special care. The yield is from 1,5 kg per square meter.
Dill without umbrellas with an average ripening period
Plants with an average ripening period begin to form an umbrella 40 – 45 days after germination. The number of spicy leaves on each bush can reach up to 7 – 8 pieces.
Patterns
Mid-late variety with slow stem formation. In the ripeness phase, the bush reaches a height of about 140 cm. High foliage allows you to collect up to 50 g of leaves from one bush. It takes 40-42 days to harvest the greens. Full maturation occurs 3 months after germination. This variety is not very susceptible to diseases.
Puff
New bush variety with late formation of umbels. The increased content of essential oils makes dill greens especially fragrant. Dark green rosettes of medium height keep the leaves soft for a long time. The collected greens are suitable for fresh use and for winter preparations. The culture has an increased resistance to powdery mildew and fungal diseases.
Kibrai
Mid-season bush variety of dill without umbrellas, which got its name from the name of the city in Uzbekistan. The greens of the culture can be harvested as early as a month after germination.
Large rosettes of succulent leaves of saturated bright green color up to 40 cm high provide a yield of up to 30 g of fragrant green mass per bush. Umbrellas are formed late. Full maturation of the plant occurs after 2,5 – 3 months from the emergence of seedlings. It is not very susceptible to powdery mildew.
Late-ripening varieties of dill without umbrellas
The highest yield can be obtained from plants with a late ripening period, which reaches 70 – 80 days. When grown in the regions of the middle lane, dill umbrellas Bushy, Amazon, Buyan appear by mid-August or September. In harsher climates, dill does not form an umbel due to the short warm period.
bushy
The most unpretentious dill variety that does not grow in an umbrella for a long time. Spreading dark green rosettes of the plant can grow up to one and a half meters tall. Stem formation of culture later. The yield per bush is 30-40 g. The greens retain their color and softness for a long time, and are suitable for fresh consumption almost all summer.
The plant does not require special conditions for growing. It is not very susceptible to fungus and is suitable for outdoor cultivation.
Firework
The variety is famous for its high yield. Greens can be plucked one and a half to two months after germination. A half-meter bush forms up to 30 large carved leaves. You can increase the yield by repeatedly cutting dill greens of this variety.
Peculiarities of growing
Dill is an unpretentious culture. For many gardeners, this spicy plant appears on plots in early spring with a self-seed. Simple seeds do not require care, but the yield is small. You can provide yourself with fragrant green seasoning for salads and other dishes by sowing bush hybrids.
For hybrid varieties that have appeared in recent years, increased soil fertility and the creation of favorable conditions are required.
- When sowing bush varieties, it is necessary to fertilize the soil with compost or rotted manure.
- Hybrid bush plants take up a lot of space in the garden. With thickened plantings, the leaves quickly turn yellow and become unsuitable for collection.
- Most varieties are demanding on light.
- Caring for hybrids consists in regular watering at least 1 time per week. And more often in hot weather.
- Do not allow stagnant water in the area.
- To increase the yield, it is worth feeding the plants a week after germination with a complex fertilizer with a high nitrogen content.
- Removing developing flower stalks will help increase the yield of greens in the open field.
- Hybrid varieties are often susceptible to powdery mildew. You can not use chemical agents to combat the fungus.
In the south and in regions with a temperate climate, hybrid varieties give a good harvest of green mass in the open field. In areas with a cold climate, film shelters in the spring are necessary to obtain high-quality greenery.
Conclusion
Dill varieties for greens without umbrellas should be selected based on the climatic conditions of the area. For maximum benefit, you can use several types of crops of different ripening periods. It is not necessary to grow greens all year round. Frozen or dry leaves keep well and preserve all useful qualities.
