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- Grow dill yourself on the balcony and harvest
- The right location for the dill on the balcony
- The claims of the dill to the substrate and irrigation
- Maintain and harvest the dill properly
- Tips & Tricks
Grow dill yourself on the balcony and harvest
The dill (Anethum graveolens) is a very versatile kitchen spice with positive effects on human health. If you consider some factors you can grow dill not only in the garden, but also in a pot on the balcony.
The right location for the dill on the balcony
Basically, seeding the dill on the balcony meets the needs of the plant. After all, the dill prefers locations where its roots are more or less overshadowed and the flower umbels can stretch into the warming rays of the sun. So you do the dill a favor when you place it halfway up behind a balcony railing. The filigree dill tips are also protected against strong side winds. Since the dill forms relatively deep roots, you should sow it for a healthy growth on the balcony in the deepest possible pot.
The claims of the dill to the substrate and irrigation
In terms of soil and its nutritional content, the dill is rather undemanding. However, it should be about halfway nutrient-rich soil, so that later need not be fertilized extra. Also avoid the use of overly loamy soil, as otherwise it may lead to waterlogging and a spewing of the dill roots with possible browning of the dill herb. Excess water should drain out of the pot through a drainage layer and bottom holes. Due to the greater exposure to wind and sun, you should also pour the dill more often than with a dill planting in the outdoor bed. Always keep the roots of the dill as evenly as possible to avoid drought damage.
Maintain and harvest the dill properly
Apart from a regular irrigation and the right substrate in a sufficiently deep pot Dill does not make high standards in terms of its care. You can decide whether you prefer to regularly harvest dill and dill herb from the dill on the balcony, or rather wait for the seeds to ripen on the dill blossoms. You can use these for the following purposes:
Tips & Tricks
If you discover aphids on your dill plants, you can rinse them off with water. If possible, do not infuse the umbels, as this could promote diseases such as umbellate.
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