Dill: is it a vegetable or herb, types and varieties (seeds) by maturity

It is difficult to find a garden that does not grow dill. Often it is not specially planted on separate beds, the culture reproduces well by self-sowing. When flowering umbrellas appear, the ridges take on an unusual look. The plant gets along well with almost all garden crops.

This spicy seasoning is added to various dishes, salting and preservation. Currently, there are many types and varieties of plants, which makes it difficult to choose. Description, characteristics of dill varieties, photos will help not only beginners, but also experienced gardeners.

What does dill look like

Dill fragrant – a representative of the Umbelliferae family, a green vegetable crop. This plant has been known to mankind since ancient times. Even then, it was used as a medicine by Egyptian and Italian healers, added to salads, first and second courses.

The culture has two different kinds of plants – ordinary fennel (perennial vegetable) and garden crop with a spicy aroma. The article will discuss the second type of plants.

Garden dill very often breeds on a self-sowing site and grows like a weed. The vegetable is used as a fragrant spice. This herbaceous plant has an upright hollow stem 25-170 cm high. Rosettes with leaves are formed on the stem.

The leaves of the vegetable crop are pinnate, strongly dissected, light green or dark green in color. They are juicy, fragrant, the length, width and diameter of the leaf blade (if you can call it that) depends on the species and variety.

How dill blooms

Dill inflorescence is represented by a complex umbrella of many yellow flowers. The size of the testicle depends on the variety. In place of flowers, achene fruits are formed, the length of which is 4-6 mm. The photo below shows a blooming dill.

Dill seeds, along with leaves, are widely used in cooking, confectionery and various pickling and pickling. Perfumers and pharmacists appreciate the fruits of the plant no less. Black dill seeds are widely used in folk medicine, because they contain vitamins, easily digestible salts of potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorus.

Is there a perennial dill

It should be noted that the spicy garden crop is only an annual plant. So do not trust the seed sellers who characterize any variety as a perennial crop.

The best varieties of dill for open ground

It is difficult to just say which seeds are best to sow on the site. The fact is that there are types of culture that have different external and taste, commodity characteristics. Some plants are grown to produce early greens, others to collect useful and medicinal seeds.

Early-ripening varieties of dill

Plants are considered early ripe, in which a little more than a month passes before the formation of the stem, and umbrellas with flowers appear after another 2 weeks. Seeds begin to be collected 85-100 days after germination.

Leaves for greens are cut at a height of 10-15 cm, and there are very few of them. An early ripe crop is sown to obtain greens and seeds for canning vegetables for the winter.

Popular varieties of early dill.

Redoubt has a special aroma. Height – only 27 cm. You can cut it off in a month or a little later.

Further grows up to 25 cm. The plant is not afraid of temperature fluctuations, it is practically not affected by pests. The color of openwork leaves is dark green with a wax coating. Grown for early greens.

Gribovsky. The plant is not capricious, enjoys success due to fragrant fleshy leaves. Height – no more than 25 cm, ready for cutting in 35-40 days.

Grenadier. It grows up to 30 cm. Fragrant emerald leaves are ready for cutting a month after germination.

Dill Early Miracle. Greens are harvested a month after germination. Technical ripeness occurs in 60-70 days. The plant is distinguished by a raised rosette with medium-sized bright green leaves. Height – up to 100 cm. From 1 sq. m collect up to 1,8 kg for greens, for spices – up to 3,4 kg.

Dill Vologda lace high-yielding. The leaf phase persists for a long time. The branches are distinguished by juiciness, tenderness and a pronounced spicy aroma. It is possible to sow seeds before winter.

Dill Emerald. In each outlet of the variety, up to 12 bright green fragrant leaves are formed up to 23 cm long and up to 17 cm wide. The height of the vegetable outlet is up to 30 cm, the bush is about 21 cm in diameter. Up to 40 g of emerald green is harvested from one plant , from 1 sq. m – about 2 kg. The growing period is short – only 28-33 days.

Varieties with an average ripening period

The marketable appearance of a mid-ripening green vegetable occurs in 40-50 days from the moment of germination. Landings are distinguished by good foliage, each plant has up to 10 large carved leaves. Moreover, they are not single, but are collected in bunches. Cut greens begin in early June. Umbrellas are ready for use in July, just when the pickling starts.

Among the best mid-season varieties, gardeners distinguish the following.

Alligator. Tall green vegetable, reaches a height of 160 cm. Leaf rosettes are raised. Greens can be cut in 40-45 days, and umbrellas are ready in 110-115 days.

Amazon. On a tall (up to 160 cm) plant, juicy and fragrant dark green leaves ripen. For greens, cut after 45 days, for spices – after 100.

In the description of the variety of dill Richelieu its height is indicated – about 125 cm. Leaf rosettes are semi-raised, carved. Branches are fragrant and lush. Cutting for greens is planned after 45 days, for spices – after 82 days.

According to the description, the dill variety Kaskelensky it is distinguished by a large raised rosette, the height of which is about 30 cm. Green mass harvesting can be started after 35-40 days. Flowering begins 65 days after germination. The leaves are bluish-green, medium dissected, very tender and fragrant.

Dill Fragrant bunch. Inflorescences are formed late, but there is a large amount of green mass. Plant height – 80-100 cm. Bush form: additional rosettes are formed on the stem, due to which the collection of green mass increases. Dark green leaves can be dried, frozen. It is an excellent seasoning for cooking and canning. From 1 sq. m collect up to 2,5 kg of greens, and for spices – up to 4 kg.

Late fennel varieties

The maturation of the green mass of late crop varieties begins in 57-70 days from the moment of germination. Up to 10 long fluffy leaves are formed on each bush. Flowering and formation of umbrellas even later.

They are especially popular with gardeners.

Kutuzovsky. The leaves are light green, large, sprawling bushes. The height of the stems is about 170 cm.

Dill Hoarfrost. The plant is tall – about 160 cm. There is no wax coating on the bluish-green leaves. The green mass is firm and fleshy. Dill sprigs are fragrant. The plant tolerates short-term cooling well. Dill sprigs are dark green, the plant is bushy, very fragrant. The height of the stem is up to 110 cm, the umbrella with seeds does not form for a long time, due to this it increases the green mass.

Varieties of dill Borey described as late. Each rosette contains from 8 to 11 large dissected leaves of a green-gray hue with a clear wax coating. Greens are harvested after 39-63 days, for spices – after 682-104 days. Productivity: 1 square. m gives up to 4,2 kg for herbs and 4,5 kg for spices.

Ripening time dill Ataman – about 55 days. Valued for dark green and fragrant leaves, which are added to salads, various dishes, salting and canning. For the winter, you can dry or freeze.

Dill variety Green lace has a universal purpose. The height of a powerful bush with dark green leaves and a wax coating is about 135 cm. The greens are juicy, fragrant. The umbrella does not form for a long time, so the greens can be cut for a long time.

Dill varieties for growing in a greenhouse

A green vegetable with dissected leaves can be grown not only in open, but also in protected ground. But not all varieties of a spicy plant are suitable for a greenhouse. You need to choose crops that do not reduce yield due to lack of light.

Here are some of them.

Dill Umbrella from the Gavrish company. Bright green leaves begin to be cut after 45 days, on spices – after 90. The stem reaches a height of 180-200 cm. First green, then yellow, and when ripe, the brown umbrellas of the vegetable crop are noticeable from afar.

Frost – late maturing. High-yielding variety: from 1 sq. m collect up to 2,7 kg of fragrant greens.

Kibrai – bush type. The plant is low, but with a large number of dense lush branches. The cutting of fragrant leaves begins after 3-4 weeks from the moment of germination. The green mass on the bush remains green for a long time, does not turn yellow. Commodity yield – 4,5-5 kg ​​of greens. The plant practically does not suffer from fungal diseases.

The best dill seeds for outdoors

It is difficult to say which varieties of green vegetables are better and which are worse. To do this, you need to justify many parameters. One can only note those types and varieties of dill that are especially popular.

For sowing in different regions, it is necessary to take into account climatic conditions in order to select varieties with certain ripening dates.

For the Moscow region

The climate of the Moscow region is favorable for growing almost all types of crops for greenery. But the most popular are:

• Kibrai;
• Alligator;
• Redoubt;
• Further.

For Siberia and the Urals

In these regions, the weather conditions are largely similar. This determines the choice of plant. Most often, gardeners pay attention to such seeds.

Bushy and profusely leafy.

Lesnogorodsky and Alligator.

Kibray and Dill.

Gribovsky and Aurora.

Tatran and Dwarf.

According to reviews, the special success of the Urals and Siberians is enjoyed by dill Gem of universal purpose. An early maturing plant with a raised rosette. The leaves are dark green with a bright spicy aroma, no wax coating. The plant is harvested for greens once, pulling out a green vegetable with a root. Umbrellas look original, as they become red by the time they ripen. The variety is cold-resistant, frosts do not harm.

For the middle band

In this region, you can plant the same plants that are suitable for the Urals and Siberia. You can plant a culture of another variety.

According to the description dill variety Khanak just right for central Our Country. The plant is valued for its large rosette with juicy, fragrant, light green leaves. The vegetable is mid-season, fruitful.

The most productive varieties of dill

When choosing a variety for sowing on a plot, gardeners who grow plants for sale are guided by productivity.

Among the most productive are the following types.

Dill Goblin. From 1 sq. m collect up to 9 kg of greens. Cutting can be carried out throughout the summer, as the leaves remain fresh and green for a long time, do not turn yellow.

Dill Fragrant Bouquet, according to reviews, also from the fruitful group. The umbrella is formed late, but the plant grows green throughout the season. Harvest for greens – up to 1,7 kg, for spices – up to 4,1 kg.

Dill varieties with a large umbrella

Culture is valued not only for the green mass. Many gardeners prefer umbrella dill. Popular varieties:

• Further;
• Richelieu;
• dill Grenadier.

And also some others.

Carousel.

Rzheutsky.

Sevastopol.

Preobrazhensky.

What varieties of dill can be cut several times

In order for dill greens to flow in a continuous stream, varieties are selected that can be cut several times. The following types are popular:

• bushy;
• Further;
• Grenadier;
• Gribovsky;
• Alligator.

There are also several other types.

Patterns.

Гурман.

Max.

Dutch dill varieties

Of the Dutch varieties in Our Country, the following are common.

Dill Goldcron bush type. Plant height – up to 150 cm. The leaves are openwork, rich green with a wax coating. In the photo above, Goldcron dill, it clearly shows the features of the plant. Suitable for open and protected ground. Productivity – up to 2,5 kg per 1 sq. m.

Variety Dill, mid-early, up to 1,5 m high. They are grown on greens that can be dried or frozen for the winter. Stems and umbrellas are formed slowly, but a lot of greenery is formed.

New varieties of dill

The varietal assortment of this crop is constantly updated. Among the novelties, the following types should be noted:

1. Richelieu, Preobrazhensky and Carousel.
2. A good variety of dill Sevastopol.
3. Grenadier, Redoubt and Rzeutsky.
4. Dill Dwarf is very early and productive.

It is also worth noting separately the Emperor dill, according to the description of the variety given by Poisk Agroholding, a bush-type plant. The yield of green mass is up to 3,1 kg per 1 sq. m.

Conclusion

Dill is one of the most popular green vegetable crops on the site. After all, this plant has a lot of useful properties. For the winter, the leaves are dried, frozen, salted.