There is still space between the vegetable plants in the greenhouse. Experience has shown that dill does not take up much space and requires little care. But is it suitable for growing in a greenhouse? Find out below.
Is growing dill in a greenhouse useful?
Growing dill in a greenhouse isless sensible because dill cannot tolerate high temperatures and stagnant air. However, it can be grown in the greenhouse or placed in a heated greenhouse in the fall to be harvested in the winter.
What is the advantage of growing dill in a greenhouse?
Growing dill in a greenhouse has the advantage that it growsfasterand can therefore be harvested earlier. In addition, alonger harvest is possible because the dill does not die from frost outdoors in autumn, but finds the necessary warmth in the greenhouse. In a heated greenhouse, dill can even be harvested well into winter.
How to prefer dill in the greenhouse?
It is ideal to grow the dill in the greenhousein potsand plant it out later. This is especially worthwhile if there is no space at home for the pre-culture. FromFebruary/Marchthe dill seeds can be sownflat in pots and placed in the greenhouse. A few weeks after germination, you should prick out the young plants and plant them out.
Is dill more susceptible to pests in the greenhouse?
Due to the high temperatures and often stagnant air, dill in the greenhouse ismore susceptible to pests. The environment weakens it, especially in summer, and aphids, spider mites, etc. can be dangerous to it.
What care is important when dill is in the greenhouse?
Make sure that you water the cucumber herbregularlyand best of alldo not fertilize it. This is not only important for growth, but also prevents diseases such as cone blight.
Is it better to grow dill in a greenhouse or outdoors?
From May to September, dill isbetter grown outdoors than in the greenhouse. It germinates best at low temperatures (around 15 °C) and therefore does not need to be sown in warm conditions. He also doesn't like it hot and stuffy, but rather airy. If you prefer to grow dill in spring or between autumn and winter, growing it in a greenhouse is possible. Then you have to pay more attention to diseases such as powdery mildew and pests such as aphids.
Tip
Strengthen the dill with herb broth
The best way to strengthen this umbelliferous plant is with a herbal decoction. You can regularly add the broth to the irrigation water and water the plant with it. Field horsetail, comfrey and nettle are suitable for strengthening the dill.
