Dill on the windowsill sometimes grows so large that only its appearance reminds one that it is green.
Otherwise, it is a tasteless and odorless herb that can only be added to food as a decorative element. We will tell you how to grow fluffy and aromatic dill on a windowsill.
First, choose the variety
On the windowsill, good results are obtained by growing the following varieties: "Bunch aromatic" (grows up to 25-35 cm in height), "Gribovsky" (ripens in 30 days), "Russian size" - considered the best for home cultivation and grows up to 50 cm. In addition, you can pay attention to the varieties "Gourmet" and "Amazon".
Secondly, you need to prepare for sowing
Update the soil, drainage, clean the containers from the remains of last year's soil, buy a phytolamp and fertilizers.
Thirdly, you need to prepare the seeds.
The seeds need to be wrapped in cloth and placed in warm water, this will wash off the essential oil and you can select the sprouted seeds.
Soak for 48 hours, regularly changing the water. Disinfection is carried out in a pinkish solution of potassium permanganate during a three-hour immersion of the seeds.
Fourth, we prepare the ground
To avoid the hassle of proportions and compositions, it is easier to purchase soil for seedlings labeled “Universal” or mix high-moor peat, sand, humus (2 years old) and soil from the garden in a ratio of 2:1:1:1.
In order for dill to grow bright and fragrant, in addition to lighting, it is necessary to provide temperature conditions within 20 degrees Celsius during the day and 15 at night.
The backlight is turned on for 12-14 hours, and the air humidity is maintained at no less than 40%.
Dill grown in such conditions will differ little from that which grew in the garden.
