Characteristics of Valentine's eggplant
Eggplant Valentine f1 belongs to the early maturing varieties, they are grown both in greenhouses and in the open field. This variety is famous for its high germination capacity, productivity and delicate, mild fruit taste, as well as medium resistance to diseases.
Characteristics of Valentine's eggplant
Description of the variety
Eggplant Valentine f1 - an early ripe hybrid with a high yield. The seeds are produced by the Dutch company Seminis. In the southern regions, its yield increases significantly, for high yields in places with cooler summers, this variety is planted in greenhouses.
Features of the variety:
- the harvest ripens in June, about 2 months after germination;
- the pulp is almost seedless, dense, white, there is no bitterness;
- persistent immunity to various diseases;
- under unfavorable conditions, flowers and ovary do not crumble.
The appearance of the bush and fruit
The plant is short, up to 85 cm, does not need tying. The shape of the fruit is drop-shaped, oblong. Length 19-26 cm, diameter 3-6 cm, weight 250-300 g.
The color of the fruit is violet-black, and the flesh is yellowish-white, dense. This variety of eggplants is great for preservation, baking, hot and cold appetizers, suitable for eating raw due to the lack of bitterness.
Sowing seeds
To grow strong and healthy eggplants, you need to prepare the material for planting, for this there are several ways:
- Soak them in hydrogen peroxide solution to disinfect seeds. This procedure should be carried out a day before sowing, and the solution should be prepared immediately before use. Add 5-6 ml of peroxide to a glass of warm water, about 40 ° C, and soak the seeds for no more than 15 minutes.
- Germinate seeds. Favorable conditions are created: the air temperature is about 25˚ and high humidity. The seeds are wrapped in a damp cotton cloth and placed in a warm place, and after the seeds have sprouted, they are planted in peat pots.
Landing
Seedlings should be planted in warm soil.
It is better to plant Valentine eggplant seedlings in May, when the ground warms up to 14˚ and above. A well-ventilated and well-lit place for planting is chosen, as well as to prepare the soil.
For the most abundant harvest, they are planted where legumes, melons or green crops previously grew. When digging the earth, it makes sense to add superphosphate, potassium sulfate and wood ash. It is required to use pre-planting applications of Agro-growth, Kemira universal and Mortar. Seedlings are planted when the stems have reached a height of 20-25 cm and they have 6-7 leaves.
On the prepared plot of land, holes are made, 15-20 cm deep, the distance between the seedlings is about 40 cm, the row spacing is 55-60 cm and 1 cup of warm water is poured in before planting. It is advisable to plant seedlings with an undisturbed earthen clod, sprinkle each bush with earth, compact it and pour 400-500 ml of warm water under each bush.
Plant care
According to the description, this plant is unpretentious, because of its shape and size, it does not need a garter.After planting, they must be watered after 5 days. The plant should be watered abundantly, at the root, and preferably in the morning. After planting, you can feed the plant for the first time in a week with a solution of Kemir-Lux.
During the appearance of the buds, the bush is fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer, and during the ovary of the fruit, nitrogen-phosphate fertilizers or a solution based on wood ash and mullein are suitable. After watering or rain, you need to fluff the garden bed. Under each plant, you need to pour 2-5 liters of the substance.
Diseases and pests
To prevent many of the diseases that are common for nightshades, you should follow the prophylaxis regimen to protect against diseases and pests. From late blight, the plant is treated with Quadris or Antracol, and with Horus to protect it from gray rot.
The Colorado potato beetle often attacks nightshades, but it has already acquired immunity to many poisons, so it is advisable to collect them by hand - this way there is a chance to save the plant and not fill the fruits with harmful substances. Compliance with preventive measures will contribute to a good harvest and the absence of various diseases.
Conclusion
Valentine f1 eggplants are a good choice for the grower looking for a large and tasty harvest. The description indicates that it will not require undue effort and complex self-care.