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Eggplant is a favorite vegetable for many. It has many beneficial properties and is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. There are a large number of options for preparing eggplant. Many people know how to cook them deliciously. But few people know how to grow these vegetables correctly. Let's consider one of the worthy representatives of eggplants - the "Drakosha" variety.
Using his example, we will see how to properly care for eggplants and what features this species has. And you can see what the fruit itself looks like in the photo.
Characteristics
Eggplant "Drakosha" is an early ripening variety. From the moment of germination to the full ripening of the fruit, it takes from 100 to 120 days. Can be grown in open ground or in greenhouses. The height of the plant can reach up to 1 m. The color of the fruit, like all eggplants, is dark purple, the skin is shiny and smooth. The weight of one fruit is about 300 g, and the length is up to 21 cm. The shape of the fruit is pear-shaped. The variety is disease resistant, which guarantees a good harvest. It bears fruit abundantly, especially if grown in a greenhouse. In such conditions, you can collect up to 5 kg of fruit per m2.
The taste is pleasant, there is no bitterness. Suitable for preservation. The variety was bred specifically for growing in unfavorable conditions. It grows and develops even in infertile soil. Does not require complex care. This variety grows and develops quickly. The high yield of “Drakosha” eggplants will allow you to collect a lot of fruits even in a small area.
The variety was bred very carefully, taking into account all possible problems, diseases and bad weather conditions. Therefore, it is ideal for any climate and can easily withstand both strong winds and drought. Eggplant is resistant to most possible diseases. Even with poor exposure to sunlight, this variety will grow and be pleasing to the eye.
Growing
The last weeks of February and the beginning of March are a great time to sow seeds. When one or two leaves appear on the stems, you can begin picking. Seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse as early as mid-May, and in open soil no earlier than early June. In June, you will need to remove underdeveloped ovaries and flowers from the plants, and leave only 5–6 of the largest and strongest.
Growing Tips:
- You need to choose only high-quality seeds. You should not save on this, so as not to pay twice later if your eggplants do not grow;
- You should take a responsible approach to choosing a site for growing eggplants. They do not tolerate proximity to other representatives of nightshade crops;
- To prevent seedlings from becoming lethargic, use containers of the correct shape and size. The plant may simply not survive in a cramped or, conversely, too large container;
- Before sowing, do not forget to treat the seeds. This will protect the plant itself and everything that grows around it from infections;
- plant seedlings on time. Eggplants need time to take root in the new soil and begin to develop, so do not delay replanting. For accuracy, please refer to the information on the packaging.
