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Growing eggplant is a rather complicated process for a summer resident. Approaching it carefully, many note the need for the right 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 welcome. Let’s talk about the variety “Long Purple” and evaluate it.
Detailed description
The problem of growing eggplant in Our Country concerns the length of the growing season, which, alas, does not coincide with the short summer in many regions. But eggplant is a heat-loving, demanding culture! Therefore, a seedling method of growing is often chosen even in the south of the country. It is for this reason that early-ripening varieties are in great demand. One of them is called “Long Purple”, 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 | Grade |
Description of fruits | they are 20-24 centimeters long, about 6 centimeters in diameter, cylindrical, dark purple in color; eggplant weight is from 200 to 250 grams |
culinary destination | universal, the pulp is tender, juicy, without bitterness |
Ripening rate | early ripe, 95-130 days |
Landing scheme | 40×40, sowing depth 1-2 centimeters |
Description of the plant | upright bush |
Productivity | up to five kilograms per square meter |
This variety has good commercial qualities, it is stored for a long time and is well transported, so it can be grown on an industrial scale. The most attractive qualities are unpretentiousness, good keeping quality, excellent taste.
Of course, each eggplant has its growing features that should not be forgotten. “Long purple” also requires specific care.
Features of growing a variety
On the territory of Our Country, many varieties of eggplant are grown in greenhouse conditions. These include “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 the warm months (May-early June).
- Transplant eggplant plants to the greenhouse and take care of them.
Eggplant seeds “Long Purple” are produced by several agricultural companies. All of them require pre-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 must be planted in warm, moist soil of good quality. Eggplant loves warmth and organics, 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 film 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, you will need to install additional light sources for seedlings. Remember that this culture does not like:
- cold (this applies to watering, air and soil temperature);
- drafts;
- prolonged absence of sun.
If there is not enough sunlight, the Long Purple eggplant seedlings will turn out thin and elongated. Such plants will not give a good harvest. The soil should not be overdried and waterlogged, especially if heat cannot be achieved in the room.
If you sow the seeds in the early days of March, then they can be transplanted into the greenhouse in 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, not pressed down hard, trying not to damage the root system.
Eggplant “Violet Long” is planted according to the 40×40 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 applied to 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 the flowering period of eggplant;
- during the formation of ovaries.
The eggplant bush “Long Purple” turns out to be low, erect, it does not need to be tied up. As soon as the ovaries appear, you can remove a few lower leaves. The ripeness of the variety must be monitored. Eggplants are harvested in technical ripeness, when the flesh is dense, but not hard. The overripe fruit of the “Long Purple” 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 has repeatedly helped beginners to make a choice and suggest how to properly deal 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, the Long Purple eggplant is very popular both in the south and in central Our Country.