EMERALD is a mid-season cultivar of bush-type dill characterized by large, deep green leaves without a waxy coating and a delicate aroma. The plant forms a dense rosette of approximately 12 leaves reaching a height of about 30 cm, ensuring an abundant and prolonged harvest of greens. The variety's vegetative period ranges from 30 to 38 days, with a yield reaching 1.9-2.0 kg per square meter. The average weight of one plant at harvest is approximately 45-50 grams.
This dill features a compact form and medium height with an elevated rosette, ensuring that greens remain untarnished during rains and are easy to harvest. The variety is characterized by an extended vegetative period without flowering, allowing for fresh greens to be obtained throughout most of the summer with proper care and a single sowing. The leaves are long, wide, and deeply cut, possessing a distinct aroma, making it popular both for fresh market sales and in culinary applications.
Additionally, the EMERALD variety is distinguished by high resilience and vigorous growth compared to other dill varieties. It stores well when frozen, allowing greens to be used over an extended period. Due to its qualities and ease of cultivation, this dill is an excellent choice for obtaining fresh greens and spices for home use and garden plots.
