Dill Russian giant

Dill Russian giant is a high-yielding late-ripening crop that forms a large amount of green mass in regions with different climatic conditions. One of the main distinguishing features of the variety is the possibility of multiple harvesting, which makes it in demand not only among summer residents, but also among large producers of greenery. The aromatic spice has a universal purpose and is used in the preparation of various dishes, as well as in preservation and pickling.

Dill Russian giant - the result of the work of such vegetable growers as Tsiunel M.M., Gavrish S.F., Tsiunel A.M., Gavrish D.S. and Baranov A.V.In 2012, work on breeding the variety was completed and the culture was officially registered. Regardless of the climatic conditions of the growing region, the late-ripening variety always shows high yields. When creating the most comfortable agrotechnical conditions from one adult bush, you can get a whole bunch of juicy, fragrant and healthy herbs, which has a universal purpose and is used both for preparing fresh salads and hot dishes, and as an essential ingredient for preservation and pickling. Even after freezing and drying, the greens retain their aroma and all the vitamin composition.

Advantages:

• ease of care;
• unpretentiousness;
• high productivity;
• excellent taste and rich aroma;
• the possibility of multiple harvesting of green mass;
• late formation of seed umbrellas;
• obtaining a stable harvest in regions with different climatic conditions;
• resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• immunity to the most common diseases and pests;
• the possibility of sowing before winter.

Thanks to long-term breeding work, the culture is almost completely devoid of disadvantages and is able to form a high-quality and stable crop.

Dill Russian giant is a late-ripening culture. The maximum height of a compact bush during the flowering period is 110 cm, and at the time of harvesting the greenery it can reach up to 150 cm. The height of the plant during the collection period for spices often exceeds 2 meters. On the raised rosette, large leafy plates with a medium dissection grow. Remoteness from the ground allows you to collect pure spice with a minimum amount of contamination in all weather conditions.

Mature plants form a lush green mass and medium-sized seed umbrellas. Young leaves are colored deep green and covered with a matte waxy bloom. Large leaves are composed of long and wide filamentous parts. Distinctive features of the culture are the late formation of the seed umbrella and the possibility of harvesting throughout the growing season.

The high central stem is colored dark green and covered with a matte bloom. Average diameter.The convex seed basket is medium in size and has a large number of rays.

A late-ripening high-yielding variety of dill throughout the growing season forms juicy, aromatic and vitamin-rich greens, which can be used both fresh to add to salads and hot dishes, and dried or frozen. During the conservation season, ripe seed baskets with a rich aroma are used as a spice both during pickling and during fermentation.

The first collection of fragrant greens of a late-ripening culture can be carried out within 30-40 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Greens can be cut when their height reaches 20 cm.

A late-ripening variety of dill is distinguished not only by its unpretentiousness, but also by its yield. From a plot of 1 m2, you can collect from 2.4 to 2.6 kg of juicy and fragrant herbs or from 2.2 to 4.1 kg of herbs for spices. A distinctive feature of the culture is the possibility of multiple harvesting. One adult and healthy plant for the entire season is capable of forming up to 400 grams of green mass.

Despite the unpretentiousness of the Russian giant dill, in order to obtain high-quality greens of the required volume during its cultivation, it is necessary to follow all agrotechnical recommendations. A high-yielding crop can be planted both in early spring and late autumn. Sowing seeds before freezing allows you to get a harvest as early as possible.

When choosing a landing site, preference should be given to well-lit areas protected from strong currents of cold winds. The maximum yield can be obtained on fertile soils enriched with mineral and organic fertilizers with neutral acidity. Before planting, the seeds must be soaked for several hours and treated with growth stimulants. The optimal time for spring planting is the third decade of April or the first decade of May. The standard planting pattern is 30 by 30 cm. The seeding depth should not exceed 10 mm. To obtain young and fresh greenery throughout the summer, planting seeds must be carried out every 14 days.

Cultural care consists of classic activities:

• regular watering;
• timely loosening and removal of weeds;
• top dressing;
• pest control;
• if necessary, thinning the beds.