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Dill Superducat OE is a high-yielding green variety that contains a complex of minerals and vitamins necessary for a person during beriberi. Dill is considered one of the most popular herbs among cooks and housewives. Taste and medicinal properties are valued among ordinary consumers. Varietal diversity is so wide that differences in species are noticeable only after self-cultivation. The cultivation technology is simple and does not require much effort if the greens grow in comfortable conditions.
Description of dill Superducat
The fragrant variety was bred by Danish scientists, then, after being imported to Our Country, it was included in the State Register of 1973 for growing personal subsidiary plots. A ripe Superducat has a distinctive green color with a turquoise sheen that creates a slight waxy coating throughout the plant. The stem grows up to 80-120 cm. The diameter of the inflorescence is 25 cm, bright yellow with a noticeable fragrant smell. The growing season lasts 90-110 days. The leaves are elongated – 18-20 cm, after the cut they do not fade for a long time. When tasting, there is a delicate taste, juiciness and aroma of greens.
Dill Superducat is approved for cultivation in the Central, North Caucasian and Ural regions of the country. The mass of an adult plant is 50-150 g. The root system is in the upper layers of the soil – 15-20 cm. Judging by the reviews, Superducat OE dill does not grow on soils close to the groundwater surface. The variety has an average ripening period, so the greenery develops quickly before flowering and does not decrease in quantity.
After full maturation, the umbrellas are cut off, the seeds are dried and used as a seasoning for dishes, and oils are pressed. The greens will continue to grow until the roots are removed or a severe drop in temperature occurs. Dill is dried for the winter, consumed raw. The juice is used as a diuretic or headache medicine. Among other things, this and other varieties quickly lower the pressure in emergency cases.
Productivity
From the moment of planting to the harvest of the first harvest, 1,5-2 months pass. The yield of ground greens from 1 sq. m is 2-2,5 kg, seeds – 150-200 g. The content of essential oils in green dill is from 0,8 to 1,5% per wet weight, in seeds up to 7%. The yield is affected by the weather conditions of planting and growing, the microclimate, if dill is grown in a greenhouse. Seeds planted in April cannot tolerate temperatures below -7 °C. In the shade, the Superducat dill variety produces less yield than in the sun. Greens may not sprout when carrots, celery, or parsley were previously growing at the planting site. The yield will be small if the variety is grown in a container where the wall height is below 25 cm.
Stability
Dill Superducat is moderately resistant to pests and diseases. The plant is hard to tolerate all forms of powdery mildew, rust, black leg, fusarium and phomosis. Dangerous pests for greenery:
- aphid;
- dill moth;
- striped stink bug;
- carrot fly.
When carrying out preventive spraying with chemicals, the plant will not be subjected to strong insect attacks. In greenhouse cultivation, Superducat is practically not resistant to drafts and powdery mildew. The climate of the region affects not only the yield of the plant. Dill growth stops at 30-50 cm in planting regions with a high humidity coefficient. Drought resistance is high, but do not forget about regular watering, which helps to increase branching.
Advantages and disadvantages
Based on the description of the Superducat OE dill variety and the reviews of summer residents who grow greens not only for home use, we can distinguish the special qualities of the plant:
- flexible stem – does not break with strong gusts of wind, does not fall after rain;
- high disease tolerance;
- the presence of useful micro and macro elements;
- aroma before and after harvest;
- attractive presentation;
- seed germination after harvesting lasts up to 3-4 years;
- universality of application.
Disadvantages of the Superducat OE variety:
- greens should not be consumed by patients with low blood pressure;
- excessive use provokes the appearance of migraines, drowsiness;
- improper storage conditions reduce the shelf life of dill, the presentation is lost.
Planting and caring for dill Superducat OE
First, the seeds are prepared, then the site is prepared for planting. Seeds planted in damp soil germinate up to 90% of all planting material. Dill is checked for germination: a thin layer of seeds is spread on wet gauze, then covered with a napkin soaked in a diluted solution of stimulants. If necessary, add water. On the 2-3rd day, the first sprouts appear, which determine the percentage of overall germination. Before planting, the seeds are exposed to the sun so that the material warms up well.
The place for planting dill Superducat should be spacious, without shadows. It is good if melons or cucumbers grew on the site earlier. Chernozem, loam or a light substrate of clay and sand is suitable for quality. The soil is dug up several times so that the soil is loose, well saturated with oxygen. For the Superducat variety, ditches are made with a blunt top, on which furrows are made. Seeds are planted individually at close range, although most gardeners do not make ditches and plant dill in a continuous sowing.
The optimal time for planting is early April, before winter. After a stable positive temperature, the seeds are planted to a depth of 1-2 cm. In the second case, dill is planted 4 cm deep. Every 10-15 days, seeds are sown in order to use fresh Superducat for a long period. The aisle should keep a distance of 20-30 cm. Immediately after planting, dill is watered from a watering can.
Cultivation technology
Care for seedlings and adult dill Superdukat consists of watering, thinning the beds and loosening the soil. Superducat is watered daily in hot climates and 2-3 times a week under normal conditions. For 1 sq. m planted seeds when watering leaves up to 10-20 liters of water. Usually, a watering can is used for watering, or the process can be automated by installing lawn sprayers on the site.
After rooting, weeding is done. For root safety, it is best to work without gardening tools. The young Superducat breaks out easily, so weeding is done 2,5 weeks after planting. Weed removal is done at every opportunity, although once a week will be enough.
With the full rooting of the dill Superdukat, they begin to loosen. Using a small garden rake, loosen the soil 5 cm deep. So the established crust after watering will better pass oxygen, dill will quickly grow. When loosening, you should be careful, because the slightest damage to the roots can lead to the death of the plant. When the sown dill has risen, and the beds are very thickened, thinning is carried out. Dill Superducat will quickly bloom and green after the removal of weak plants.
As a fertilizer, compost, nettle infusion, potassium and phosphorus minerals are suitable. Top dressing is done before planting, then during the flowering of Superducat dill. In case of poor growth, the plants are re-fertilized. For example, if the yellowness of the bush or dry branches are noticeable, wilted dill is watered with urea at the rate of 1 tsp. per 10 liters of water with a small admixture of manure or compost.
Diseases and pests
The disease or the appearance of a pest is determined by the nature of the damage to the dill. Based on the description of the resistance of the Superducat dill variety to diseases and parasites, the most dangerous for it are aphids, rust, powdery mildew, and black leg. If the aphid infects the plant completely, and dill can be saved by spraying with pesticides, then only the complete removal of greenery helps from the black leg. At the initial stage of the appearance of the fungus, a solution of foundationazole helps.
With powdery mildew, Superducat is covered with a whitish coating, which is removed by spraying with a 2% sulfur solution on a bucket of water. Signs of rust are immediately noticeable – brown spots on the stem and umbrellas of dill. From the fungus, Superducat will protect a diluted solution of copper sulphate and slaked lime: for 10 liters, 1 tbsp. l of each of the components. Quite often, Fusarium wilt occurs: the leaves turn yellow, then wither and the dill dies.
Dill moth, like the striped stink bug, infects dill umbrellas, foliage. The superducat wilts, the inflorescences become covered with rusty spots, cocoons of larvae are visible on the stems. Eliminate the infection gradually: spray once a week with a weakly concentrated solution of sulfur and copper sulfate. Sometimes caterpillars, ants or slugs attack young greens, then the roots of the plant are sprinkled with dust.
Conclusion
Dill Superducat OE is the most popular variety among the planted greens on the site. With the provision of comfortable growing conditions, the gardener will receive a high-quality and juicy harvest. The cultivation technology is quite simple and does not require the professional skills of an agronomist.
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