Description of the Carlson eggplant variety, its characteristics and yield
The cultivation of some garden crops is associated with certain difficulties, eggplants are among them. Because of the tall bushes of traditional crop varieties, breeders have developed new compact varieties, among them the Carlson eggplant variety. It attracts with the compactness of the bush and the fruits of a small, unusual shape for the "blue".
Description of the variety and characteristics of the variety
This compact variety has a high yield. It is considered to be early maturing, 75 days pass from planting to fruiting, it is intended for cultivation in greenhouses, in open ground, without a film cover, cultivation is impossible.
The size of an annual bush is 65 centimeters. Eggplant of this variety produces fruits of a non-standard rounded shape, the maximum diameter is 15 centimeters, the color is intense purple. The maximum permissible fruit weight is 200-350 grams. The flesh in the section is dense, white-cream, the seed content is minimal. The variety is appreciated for its excellent taste, without bitterness.
Application: the species is suitable for use in home cooking, beautiful fruits, stuffing, making small rolls, making an excellent side dish for barbecue. In addition, the Black Prince variety is valued by many gardeners, due to the lack of bitterness and excellent presentation.
Useful properties of eggplant Black Prince
This variety of eggplant is appreciated by those who follow their figure, because its fruits contain up to 90% water, a small amount of fat and protein. Also, ripe fruits are distinguished by the content of vitamins valuable for immunity. 100 grams of eggplant contains 22 kilocalories of energy value.
The use of this vegetable will help prevent heart disease, help cleanse blood vessels from excess cholesterol. In addition, the purple vegetable improves digestion and restores immune defenses against infections.
How to grow a plant
Eggplant Carlson thrives on loamy and sandy loam soils enriched with organic matter. The best options for vegetable precursors are: hot onions, healthy carrots, pumpkin, legumes. To grow healthy eggplants and harvest an excellent harvest, they sow selected seeds for seedlings in the first half of March.
Attention! Eggplants do not tolerate picking poorly, so each seed is placed in an individual container to be planted from there in the ground.
"Blue" is a thermophilic crop that is afraid of temperature extremes and severe drought, therefore, in the middle zone, central and northern regions of Russia, this variety is grown in open ground only under a film cover.
Landing dates
Selected seeds are sown for seedlings in March. But sprouts are planted in an open area at the age of 70 days. This is done after the end of return frosts, otherwise the annual will die.
Sowing
In order for the sprouts to turn out strong, it is not enough to determine the timing of planting. At the same time, all the little things and important details are taken into account.
Any high-quality seedling substrate with a balanced composition is suitable for sowing. Also, the potting mix is prepared independently. For this, turf, soil soil, high-quality peat, a little wood ash are taken. 3 days before the intended sowing of seeds, the soil is treated with a weak solution of manganese to disinfect it from harmful bacteria.
The seeds are also treated before sowing to protect them from disease. To strengthen the immune system, seeds are sprayed with a stimulant Epin. The selected seeds are soaked in water for 3 hours, then 2 seeds are sown in an individual pot, the soil is moistened. Seedlings are expected to emerge within 15 days.
Growing seedlings
The optimum temperature for keeping seedlings in the house is 14-17 degrees. This regime builds up the root system. Then it is gradually increased to 22-26 degrees, and at night - 18-22 degrees is enough.
If it blows cold from the window sill, then you can make a layer of foam to protect the sprouts from freezing.
For the comfortable growth of seedlings, 12-hour daylight hours are required. A phytolamp is used for this purpose. Water the sprouts once a week, carefully, under the root, so as not to damage the culture.
Picking
The "blue" picks do not withstand well, so gardeners are advised to abandon this procedure. It is better to take care of the comfortable development of the plant in advance by planting seeds in an individual pot.
Care
After planting a vegetable in open ground, high-quality care is required. For comfortable growth and fruiting, young shoots require high-quality watering, periodic weeding, loosening and nutritious feeding.
Watering
In order for an annual to receive all the necessary nutrients, it is necessary to follow the basic rules of watering:
- The water used must be settled and warm. When watered with cold water, the vegetable can shed its leaves.
- Eggplants cannot stand sprinkling, so they are covered with foil during heavy rains.
- The frequency of watering is a purely individual matter, therefore it is important to maintain a balance between excess moisture and its lack.
- The volume of consumed water should not exceed 10-15 liters per square meter.
- Make-up is applied three times a season.
Weeding and loosening
The vegetable needs periodic weeding and loosening of the soil to provide adequate oxygen access to the roots. Weeding from weeds is a must, since they are carriers of destructive infections to which they are susceptible healthy eggplants.
Fertilizer
"Blue" require additional dressing three times a day. 2 weeks after planting young sprouts, the first feeding of the vegetable crop follows. At the same time, it is important to maintain a balance of organics and minerals. From organic matter, mullein, good chicken droppings, high-quality pre-rotted manure, compost will do.
Of the minerals, nitrogen, potassium, manganese, nutrient phosphorus are required. Remember not to use fresh manure, as the nitrogen it contains can slow down plant growth.
Bush formation
After transplantation, bushes are formed from young shoots. Extra shoots are removed 2 times a week.When the bush grows 35 centimeters, they begin to pinch the top. Leave the strongest side shoots, removing all unnecessary and stepsons. A strong, developed bush is able to hold up to 5 stems.
Protection against diseases and pests
In the open field, "blue" are susceptible to attacks of harmful pests. To destroy the bear that devours the foliage, they place special baits. The culture is also susceptible to various diseases, for example, apical and root rot, leaf mosaic, and a pernicious pillar. Fungal rot is the most dangerous.
For the prevention of eggplant ailments, effective insecticides are suitable. Biological products that do not eliminate diseases instantly are considered more gentle and safe in this matter. Such formulations require long-term application to obtain the proper result.
Harvesting and storage
They begin to cut beautiful fruits when they reach their ripeness. You can determine maturity by slightly pressing on the eggplant - if the skin straightens back, then it's time to pick the fruits. The main thing is not to overexpose the fruits in the garden, otherwise they will become unfit for consumption.
