Description of the eggplant variety King of the F1 market, features of cultivation and care

Eggplant variety King of the F1 market has proven itself well and is appreciated for the harmonious return of the harvest, which is characterized by increased taste characteristics. It is the taste of the fruit that allows this vegetable to be used in the preparation of first and second courses, salads, sauces, as well as in preparations for the winter.

Description and characteristics of eggplant

Eggplant King of the F1 market belongs to the early maturing hybrids. The ripening time ranges from 100 to 110 days. Technical ripeness is determined by its dark purple color.

The plant in the form of a compact bush forms shoots, painted in green-purple color. The bushes are decorated with green foliage with a purple tint. The beautiful fruits in the form of a cylinder, 18-22 cm long, 6 cm in diameter, are attractive, characterized by a smooth shiny surface of a rich purple color. The white pulp is firm and has no bitterness.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Eggplant variety King of the F1 market has a number of advantages, thanks to which it has earned its place in the garden.

The main advantages for which the variety is valued:

• high and stable yields, up to 10 kg of fruits can be harvested from 1 m2;
• excellent taste characteristics;
• standard growing conditions;
• immunity to major diseases of fungal and infectious origin and pest infestation;
• unpretentious care;
• the possibility of long-term storage of the crop;
• versatility in purpose, fruits are suitable for culinary processing, as well as canning;
• a source of beneficial elements to enrich the body and improve health.

The disadvantages include the curvature of the fruit, but this only happens with improper care.

Growing features

Eggplant variety King of the market F1 is grown according to the standard scheme. The culture is cultivated by the seedling method and does not require special conditions.

Landing dates

Sowing seeds is recommended in the last decade of February. To obtain a quantitative and high-quality crop, you need to pre-soak the sowing material using a non-concentrated solution of potassium permanganate or special means to increase germination.

Soil preparation

The plant is demanding on the structure and fertility of the soil. The container in which the seedlings will develop must be filled with high-quality soil substrate. It can be made independently from 2 parts of sod land, 1 part of humus and a small amount of peat to make the mixture loose.

Before sowing, the soil must be warmed up for 10 days.To do this, you need to put it in pots, pour it with potassium permanganate solution and cover with glass.

Sowing seeds

Sow the prepared material to a depth of 1 cm, keeping the distance between the planting units of 1.5 cm. Water, then cover with transparent film to maintain the optimum moisture level.

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Sprout care

The first shoots will not be long in coming: they will appear a week after sowing. During this period, watering and feeding should be excluded, since this will first lead to violent growth, and then mass death of seedlings.

Eggplant seedlings care includes:

1. Backlighting, since sprouts need up to 12 hours of daylight.
2. Abundant watering using warm water.
3. Protection against sudden temperature surges. Containers with crops should be located away from window frames, heating devices.

Transplanting

The period from sowing seeds to planting in open ground or greenhouse is 65-70 days. By this time, the eggplant seedlings of the King of the F1 market have 5-6 true leaves. Planting should be carried out in the evening, this will help the seedlings quickly adapt to new places.

The main stages of planting seedlings include:

1. Hardening of seedlings 7 days before disembarkation.
2. Moistening, loosening and feeding the selected areas.
3. Watering the seedlings so that they do not lack moisture during transplanting.
4. Formation of holes in compliance with the distance between them not less than 70 cm.
5. Planting seedlings, deepening their root system by 6-7 cm, and leaving cotyledon leaves above the ground. The distance between planting units should be 50 cm. It is important that the plants are not close to each other. This can negatively affect bush formation and yield.

Important! Immediately after planting, the seedlings must be protected from direct sunlight.

Fertilization and watering

To obtain the best and tastiest fruits, the real kings of the market, a number of care measures should be taken, the main of which are watering and feeding:

1. Regular and abundant watering. Eggplants are moisture-loving crops, so they should be watered once every 3 days, and daily in dry weather. Since water scarcity can lead to plant death. The temperature of the irrigation water should be +25 C. It is better to irrigate in the morning or evening.
2. Timely introduction of nutrients will provide a quantitative and high-quality harvest of a healthy vegetable. You need to feed 3-4 times per season. The first feeding should be carried out 7 days after planting the seedlings. Holding this time will allow the seedlings to take root, and the roots to absorb nutrients. At the beginning of flowering, it is better to feed the eggplants using a complex of fertilizers from trace elements and minerals. During the ripening of the fruit, fertilizing based on nitrogen and phosphorus is suitable. The main thing is not to overdo it with organic substances, as this can provoke the growth of eggplants of the King of the F1 market to the detriment of flowering and development, which will negatively affect the quality of future crops.

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Also, the characteristic of the variety involves the implementation of such agricultural techniques as:

• weeding, weeding, as well as careful loosening of the soil near the bushes, since the roots of the plants are shallow;
• removal of the lowest points of growth at the time of the formation of bushes;
• inspection of plants for diseases and parasites and, if detected, carrying out appropriate procedures;
• garter bushes, since the shoots of the culture are characterized by fragility and break easily, especially under the weight of large eggplants.

Diseases and pests

The King of the F1 eggplant variety shows excellent resistance to crop diseases, but this phenomenon does not exclude the risk of infection.

Common diseases that threaten eggplant:

1. Blackleg. This problem can be diagnosed by darkening and destruction of the root collar. Rot affects the roots and leads to the death of the culture. Diseased specimens should be immediately removed from the garden, the soil should be dried, loosened and sprinkled with wood ash on top.
2. Late blight. One of the dangerous fungal diseases of culture. It is signaled by growing dark brown spots on the lower leaves. The disease affects the fruits and inflorescences of eggplant. Treatment involves the use of copper-containing drugs.

Of the pests, the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, naked slugs are considered dangerous. Such parasites should be fought by treating the bushes with chemicals.

To prevent diseases and attacks of pests that lie in wait for the culture at different stages of development, you should act proactively, adhering to certain rules:

• at the stage of growing seedlings, use only soil that is well fertilized with nutrients;
• to carry out fertilizing that helps the culture to cope with the stresses that occur when the technology of cultivation of the culture is violated;
• when plants are infected, urgently carry out all operations to eliminate it.

When these rules are followed, nothing will threaten the fruits, and a high-quality harvest is ensured.

Collection and storage

The fruits of the eggplant King of the F1 market ripen gradually, so the harvest must be picked selectively. An audit must be carried out every 3 days. Cut with a sharp knife, while leaving a 3-5 cm part of the stalk.

It is necessary to store the crop in a place where it is dark and cool. The humidity of the air in the room should be on average 80%, since the lack of this indicator leads to the loss of the juiciness of the eggplants and the wrinkled surface.