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Growing eggplants is a rather complicated process for a summer resident. Approaching it carefully, many note the need for the correct choice of seeds and varieties. He will have to satisfy the needs of the gardener, delight in taste, productivity. Disease resistance and unpretentiousness are especially welcomed. Let's talk about Long Violet and evaluate it.
Detailed description
The problem of growing eggplants in Russia concerns the growing season, which, alas, does not coincide with the short summer in many regions. But eggplant is a thermophilic, demanding culture! Therefore, the seedling method of growing is often chosen, even in the south of the country. It is for this reason that early maturing varieties are in great demand with us. One of them is called "Long Violet", and we will talk about it.
The name of the variety absolutely confirms its external qualities. The fruits are long and small in cross-section. Below is a table with the technical characteristics of the variety.
Indicator name | Description |
|---|---|
Group affiliation | Variety |
Description of fruits | in length they are 20-24 centimeters, in diameter about 6 centimeters of a cylindrical shape, the color is dark purple; eggplant weight ranges from 200 to 250 grams |
Culinary destination | universal, the pulp is tender, juicy, without bitterness |
Ripening rate | early ripe, 95-130 days |
Landing scheme | 40x40, sowing depth 1-2 centimeters |
Description of the plant | closed upright bush |
Yield | up to five kilograms per square meter |
This variety is distinguished by good commercial qualities, it is stored for a long time and is perfectly transported, therefore it can be grown on an industrial scale. The most attractive qualities are unpretentiousness, good keeping quality, excellent taste.
Of course, each eggplant has cultivation characteristics that should not be forgotten. Long purple also requires specific care.
Features of growing varieties
On the territory of Russia, many varieties of eggplant are grown in greenhouse conditions. These include the "Long Purple". Open ground is recommended only in the south of the country, where warm weather persists for a long time.
You need to divide the growing periods into two stages:
- Plant seeds for seedlings and wait for warm months (May-early June).
- Transplant the eggplant plants into the greenhouse and care for them.
Eggplant seeds "Long Violet" are produced by several agricultural firms. All of them require preliminary soaking. Earlier, some summer residents complained about the germination of seeds of this particular variety from the Sedek company, now this problem has been resolved. It is imperative to plant in warm, moist soil of good quality. Eggplant loves warmth and organic matter, looseness of the soil, this variety is no exception.
A good video about sowing eggplant seeds of this variety in three different ways is presented below:
Then the crops are covered with glass or foil and placed in a warm place. The temperature should be at least +18 degrees, but it is better to increase it to + 24-27 during the day.In regions where there is little sunlight, additional light sources for seedlings will need to be installed. Remember, this culture doesn't like:
- cold (this applies to watering, air and soil temperature);
- drafts;
- prolonged absence of the sun.
If there is not enough sunlight, Long Purple eggplant seedlings will be thin and elongated. Such plants will not give a good harvest. The soil should not be overdried and waterlogged, especially if the room cannot be heated.
If the seeds are sown in early March, then they can be transplanted into the greenhouse as early as late May - early June. It is worth noting that eggplant of any variety does not tolerate this process well, the plant is placed in warm soil, do not press down hard, trying not to damage the root system.
Eggplant "Violet Long" is planted according to the 40x40 scheme, leaving the same distance between the beds and between the plants. At the same time, about 6 plants are planted per square meter.
For better pollination during the flowering period, it is necessary to shake the bushes of this variety, this will give more ovaries. Additionally, complex fertilizer (nitrogen and phosphorus) is introduced into the soil three times per season:
- a week before transplanting into the ground, it is necessary to fertilize the soil (if this was not done in the fall);
- during flowering eggplant;
- during the formation of ovaries.
The "Long Purple" eggplant bush turns out to be short, erect, it does not need to be tied up. Once the ovaries appear, you can remove some of the lower leaves. The ripeness of the variety must be monitored. Eggplants are harvested in technical ripeness, when the flesh is firm, but not tough. The overripe fruit of the "Long Violet" first turns yellow, and then turns brown; it cannot be eaten in this form.
Reviews of gardeners about eggplant "Long purple"
Feedback from those who have already grown this variety, more than once helped beginners to make a choice and suggest how to properly cope with some difficulties. Let's consider some of them.
Conclusion
Today, every summer resident can choose not only a high-yielding variety, but also resistant to external influences. According to statistics, Long Purple eggplant is very popular both in the south and in central Russia.
