Dill can be grown throughout the season.
However, it grows especially well in July, when the soil is sufficiently warm and moist.
Choosing a dill variety
For planting in July, dill varieties that have high resistance to disease, heat and flowering are suitable.
Varieties such as "Gribovsky", "Kutuzovsky", "Amazonka", "Zolotysty" and "Urozhainy" will provide a bountiful harvest of greens and seeds.
Preparing the soil and seeds
Before planting dill, you need to prepare the soil by fertilizing it with compost or humus. The soil should be loose, moist and free of weeds.
Dill seeds should be washed, soaked in warm water for several hours and dried. This promotes rapid germination and prevents rotting.
Planting dill
Dill can be planted in beds or containers. Sowing depth is 1-2 cm, distance between rows is 15-20 cm, between plants - 5-10 cm.
The seeds should be lightly pressed into the soil and watered with warm water. After planting, the beds should be covered with agrofibre or film to create a greenhouse effect.
Caring for dill
Dill requires regular watering, weeding, loosening and fertilizing. Dill should be watered in the morning or evening, avoiding over-wetting the soil.
Weeding and loosening help prevent roots from drying out and diseases from developing.
Dill can be fertilized once every two weeks using organic or mineral fertilizers.
