Proper cultivation of dill on the window sill of seeds

Can you grow dill on the balcony or sill

Grow dill and other greens on the balcony quite reflax. But this is only under the condition that the balcony is glazed and insulated. Indoors, the correct temperature must be maintained within + 8 + 18 degrees Celsius, not lower and not higher.

But the worst option is when the seedlings simply simply die and all your efforts are in vain.

Varieties of plants for growing at home

If you decide to provide yourself for the whole winter with greens, you should not choose early varieties of dill. They are distinguished by a small amount of foliage and are suddenly allowed to bloom stems.

It is best to give preference to late varieties. For winter, this is the best option.

The most popular late varieties are:

• Russian size;
• Gourmet;
• Salute.

Russian size Salute

Gardeners recommend to plant at home at the same time early and late varieties of plants. Thus, you can always eat greens. Until the late dill has ripened, the early one will spoil you. When the early leaves, it will grow late. So say the cycle of plants in your balcony.

The most popular and unpretentious early plants include the following varieties:

• Gribovsky;
• Grenadier;
• Richelieu.

Gribovsky Grenadier Richelieu

Preparation of soil for planting dill at home

The ground for planting should be rich in nutrients and substances .All in order to even so fill the possible lack of light. The soil can be used finished production. Although it is best to mix in a one-to-one ratio with garden soil.

At the bottom of the tank, drain is necessarily filled up. This may be expanded clay or sand medium fraction.

Greenery loves warmth .That is why it is recommended to put a sheet of foam under the seedlings container. If it is difficult to control the temperature on the balcony, it is recommended that you completely glue the entire pot to the foam.

The rules for sowing seeds in an

pot Before planting seeds in the soil, it is recommended to to germinate , soaking them for a couple of weeks before germination.

If you do not have the opportunity to wait so long, you can use this trick: pour seeds in a saucer, cover them with warm water and cover them with gauze. During the day, water is worth changing twice.

You can germinate dill seeds on wet gauze

To rid the seeds of various diseases and fungi, they can be soaked in a warm solution of manganese before sowing. This will ensure seedlings literally in a few days.

The soil is watered abundantly with water at room temperature, and then the seeds are spread on it evenly. Strongly deepening the seeds is not worth it, otherwise it will be difficult for them to break through. It is recommended to lightly shake everything a little ground.

The container is covered with plastic wrap, but after a while it should be removed otherwise condensate will appear. As soon as the first shoots break through, the film can be removed forever.

Plant care rules

• dill constantly needs moisture .That is why regularly follow the soil. Although too much moisture is not good, a fungus can appear;
• twice a month, it is recommended to feed the soil with a fertilizer complex;
• The optimum temperature for growth is +18 degrees Celsius .But if it is winter, then lowering the indicator to the +8 degrees mark will also work. In principle, the plants will continue to grow if they have enough light;
• high temperature on the balcony will lead to yellowing of the foliage. If the capacity is located at the window is to monitor the lighting .Excessive light - the cause of the refinement and fragility of the stems;
• as soon as the first shoots seem better at night, open the window for airing to lower the temperature. This will prevent the plants from pulling in height.

When grown on a balcony, high temperatures can lead to yellowing of the dill.

How to water the greens in winter

Dill refers to the moisture-loving plants. Therefore, in the summer his very often and abundantly watered. After all, under the scorching sun moisture evaporates extremely quickly.

But in winter situation is different. Therefore, watering should be moderate, only when necessary, if the soil is dry. In this case, excessive moisture can cause fungus and wilt dill.

Proper lighting

Dill stretches in the light, its sprouts and stems become thin and fragile, and the leaves are light. To correct the situation, you can use special lamps. They are recommended to be located at a distance of 0.5 meters from the container with plants.

Dill can develop normally if within 16 hours it will be well lit. To improve the effect between the glass window and the pots, you can put a mirror or foil. This will increase the illumination of space.

Dill needs lighting for 16 hours a day.

Weeding and loosening

Dill is a plant that is unpretentious, but doesn’t tolerate .He needs a place for the normal development of the stems and leaves, the enrichment of the soil with oxygen( which helps regular loosening of the earth) and normal humidity.

Therefore, constantly monitor the capacity with the plants, water it, tear out the weeds and loosen the soil, then the dill harvest will be better.

Fertilizing

If you use the fertile black earth for plants, rich in useful trace elements and substances, it is not necessary to use fertilizers. Otherwise, it is recommended to use a complex of mineral fertilizers a couple of times a month. It is best to buy biohumus for dill.

Biohumus

is used as a feed for dill. Harvesting and the appearance of the first dill on the balcony.

Greens grow normally on a glassed-in balcony, where positive temperature is maintained. Just six weeks after planting, you will be able to please yourself and your family with fresh greenfinch.

Growing greens does not make a great deal of work from March to August of , whereas in the fall and winter of will be somewhat more difficult for .

All because the sunlight will not be enough anymore and additional lighting will be needed, you need to monitor the temperature so that the plants do not freeze. But in any case, even such costs for growing greens are worth it.

Delicious, healthy and fragrant parsley, dill or basil - it's always nice. Especially if you do not need to buy it, but rather just look at the garden beds.