Description of Eggplant King of the Market
Eggplant King of the market is famous for its taste, and the plant itself is unpretentious to the cultivation conditions. The hybrid is resistant to diseases and has a high yield.
Description of Eggplant King of the Market
Characteristics of the variety
The king of the F1 market has some of the best characteristics among eggplants. The variety is early maturing. From the moment of germination to harvest, no more than 110 days pass.
The king of the market is a thermophilic plant. The optimum air temperature at which you can get a rich harvest of proper quality is 24 ° C. According to the description, the cultivation of a vegetable is possible both in the open field and in greenhouses. Productivity is high: up to 10 kg of fruits are harvested from 1 m² with a square-nested method of planting.
According to the characteristic Growing of eggplant seedlings of the King of the Market variety is carried out according to the standard method. The plant is cultivated in seedlings and does not require special conditions. From the moment of sowing seeds to planting in open ground or a greenhouse, the seedling grows for 65-70 days: by this time it already has 5-6 natural leaves.
Description of fruits
The fruits of the King of the Market eggplant have a dense, creamy flesh with a few small and soft seeds and a thin skin. Their length reaches 22 cm, and their diameter does not exceed 6 cm.
An elongated cylindrical vegetable. With proper care of the plant, the curvature of the fruit does not happen. The color of ripe eggplant is dark purple.
The taste is high. The vegetable is used for preparing preparations for the winter, stewing and frying, as well as salting and pickling. The keeping quality of a ripe fruit is high. It does not require special storage conditions and can be transported over long distances.
Growing
According to the description, seeds are sown at the end of February in the regions of southern latitudes and at the beginning of March in the middle lane. Be sure to soak the seed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or using a germination agent.
The seeds are placed one at a time and only those seeds that have sunk to the bottom are used. The planting depth is 1 cm. A 150 ml container is enough for the seedling.
The most suitable composition of the earthen mixture:
- sod land –2 kg;
- humus -1 kg;
- peat - 300 g.
The soil is heated before planting seeds for 10 days. To do this, it is placed in pots, poured with Fitosporin or a weak solution of potassium permanganate and covered with oilcloth.
Sprout care
Protect your seedlings from drafts
The first eggplant sprouts appear on the 7th day after seeding. The first watering of the nursery is carried out only after the emergence of shoots. Top dressing of seedlings is excluded. This will cause hypervitaminosis of plants, which will manifest itself at first violent growth, and then mass death of seedlings.
Eggplant seedlings of the King of the F1 market need:
- Backlight. Plants require 12 hours of daylight.
- Frequent and abundant watering. Warm water is used for irrigation. Spraying of seedlings, replacing watering, is allowed.
- Protect from drafts and sudden temperature changes. Boxes with pots are placed at a distance from glass and window frames, as well as away from heating appliances.
Transplanting
Planting seedlings in open ground or greenhouses is carried out in mid-May. According to the characteristic, a healthy plant has a developed root system, but it is fragile. That is why the bushes do not dive, but roll over together with a lump of earth to a prepared place.
Planting of seedlings is carried out in a square-nesting method. The distance between the blue ones is maintained at least 50 cm. Thickened plantings lead to a decrease in yield.
Fertilization and watering
Plants planted in a permanent place are fertilized three times per season:
- after 7 days after transplantation;
- at the beginning of flowering;
- during the ripening period of the fruit.
Suitable organic or chemical compounds, which contain nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, manganese and iron. From organic matter, it is better to use cow dung.
According to the description, vegetables planted in the beds need regular watering. Irrigation is carried out with warm water without chlorine. The frequency depends on the weather conditions. Indicators that the plants do not have enough moisture are:
- drooping leaves;
- falling flowers and ovary:
- yellowing of fruits.
Lack of moisture causes dense areas to appear inside the fruit. Excess watering leads to rotting of the stem and fruits. It is advisable to mulch the soil under the plants.
Diseases and pests
Eggplant King of the Market is resistant to most nightshade diseases, but susceptible to pests. The plant is attractive to the Colorado potato beetle, which lives on all nightshade plants.
Pest control consists of spraying plants with insecticides. It is preferable to use means of intestinal action, because adult insects do less harm than their larvae. The last processing should be done at least 1 month before harvest,
Conclusion
The cultivation technology of the King of the Market variety is simple. The king of the F1 market will meet the expectations of all gardeners and will give a bountiful harvest of excellent quality. The fruits are used for fermentation, canning and preparation of saute, stews and caviar.