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Dill Kibray is very popular in Our Country, which is primarily due to the good frost resistance of the variety – it is successfully grown in all regions of the country, including in the north. In addition, this crop is characterized by high yields and foliage.
The originators of the variety are the breeders of the All- Research Institute of Plant Industry. N.I. Vavilov. In 1991, Kibray dill was officially included in the state register of the Federation and recommended for planting throughout the country.
Description of the variety of dill Kibray
The variety was developed in the course of breeding work as a variety intended for greenery. Kibray dill is not grown on umbrellas, but if desired, the variety is still used for winter harvesting – this part of the plant ripens in sufficient quantities, although rather late.
As you can see in the photo below, the Kibray dill leaf plate is wide, but with a pronounced dissection. The height of the plant varies from 30 to 40 cm, a thin layer of wax is clearly felt on the leaves. A distinctive external sign is a kind of yellowness, which, unknowingly, is taken as a sign of drying out.
Productivity
The yield of the Kibray variety is 3 kg of greenery per 1 m2. If you grow it on spices, then the yield will be about 1,5-2 kg from 1 m2. An adult plant weighs an average of 25-30 g.
Dill reaches maturity 40-45 days after planting. The timing of harvesting largely depends on how you plan to use the plant. For fresh consumption, greens can be plucked throughout the growth of dill. It is recommended to collect it in the morning hours. Tear off individual leaves or cut shoots to their entire length.
Kibray dill is harvested for freezing or drying when it reaches a height of 30 cm. For further use as spices, the plant is removed from the beds 2 months after planting. The seeds are harvested after the umbels have turned gray and hardened.
Stability
According to the description, Kibray dill tolerates low temperatures well. It is one of the most frost-resistant garden crops – the seeds of the variety can germinate at a temperature of 3 ° C. For the normal development of plantings, 8-10 ° C is enough, but in the same way, dill is able to safely endure frosts down to -5 ° C.
Heat resistance and drought resistance are low. The Kibray variety loves moisture and quickly loses its juiciness in conditions of prolonged drought.
Of the dill planting diseases, powdery mildew is most often affected, especially in conditions of high humidity, however, resistance to this disease was introduced into the Kibray variety by selection. Therefore, the plant can be planted even in the lowlands, where there is an accumulation of precipitation and water from irrigation.
Advantages and disadvantages
The benefits of Kibray dill include the following qualities:
- good return of green mass;
- versatility of application;
- cold resistance;
- immunity to typical dill diseases;
- long shelf life of the crop.
The variety has no big drawbacks, except for low drought resistance. But this characteristic unites almost all types of dill. Also, some gardeners attribute late ripening to the minuses of the variety.
Rules of landing
When choosing a place for planting Kibray dill, you should focus on open, well-lit areas. In shaded conditions, the plant slowly gains green mass. In addition, crop rotation must be taken into account. It is best to plant the Kibray variety where such crops used to grow:
- cabbage;
- tomatoes;
- beans;
- cucumbers.
In autumn, it is recommended to dig up the site chosen for planting and apply fertilizer to the soil. As the first top dressing, a mixture of ammonium nitrate (15 g), superphosphate (10 g) and potassium salt (10 g) is used.
Sowing of seeds is carried out mainly in April-May. You can also plant dill in the fall, before winter. The recommended depth of planting material is no more than 2 cm. The distance between two adjacent plants should not be less than 20 cm. Dill should not be planted too rarely – this arrangement will provoke an active growth of weeds between seedlings.
Growing dill Kibray
Caring for the Kibray variety is not complicated and comes down to basic procedures:
- loosening;
- weeding;
- I water;
- soil fertilization.
If you prepare the site in advance for planting in the fall, then additional feeding of plantings may not be necessary. The fact that plants lack nutrients can be determined by their appearance – a lack of nitrogen is indicated by early flowering and bright yellow color (not to be confused with a varietal trait, which is expressed in a yellowish tint of leaves).
You can make up for the lack of trace elements by fertilizing the soil with urea in the proportion of 1 tsp. for 10 liters of water. Also, the plant responds well to top dressing with fermented nettle infusion. In this case, fertilizing the soil will help repel pests (for example, aphids).
Weed the beds as needed. There is no need to keep dill plantings in perfect condition, however, the abundance of weeds retains moisture in the soil and can lead to waterlogging of the site. Loosening the soil is carried out for a better supply of oxygen to the roots of the plant. In this case, it is not recommended to exceed a depth of 7-8 cm, so as not to damage the soil structure.
Plantings are watered with a focus on the top layer of soil – it should not crack and dry out, but greenery should not be poured either. The optimal frequency of watering is 2 times a day. In this regard, the care of the beds is facilitated by the installation of an automatic irrigation system.
Diseases and pests
Kibray practically does not get sick, but if this did happen, then the beds are affected by powdery mildew. At the first sign of disease, plantings are sprayed with a weak solution of sulfur suspension: 20 g of the substance per 10 liters of water.
Preventive measures include compliance with the following rules:
- dill is planted taking into account crop rotation;
- after harvesting, the plot is dug up to a great depth;
- beds are watered moderately, without flooding.
Of the insects, the Kibray variety most often infects aphids. You can fight it with the help of an alcohol liquid, which is diluted in the form of a solution: 2 tbsp. l. “Troy” for 10 liters of water. In addition, aphids are repelled by the smell of thyme, so the beds can be surrounded by these plants. Finally, liquid organic fertilizers do a good job with the pest. Saltpeter is best suited for this.
In addition, about the features of Kibray dill:
Conclusion
Dill Kibray develops well even with minimal care. The main conditions under which you can get a rich harvest are the sun and regular watering. Top dressing is applied at will, weed the beds as needed.
The collected greens are placed in the refrigerator – so it retains its qualities from 5 to 7 days. For longer storage, the plant is frozen or dried. Dry herbs are stored in a dark place.