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Eggplant Clorinda is a high-yielding hybrid bred by Dutch breeders. The variety is included in the State Register and recommended for cultivation in Russia. The hybrid is resistant to cold weather, has long-term fruiting, and is not susceptible to viral diseases.
Characteristics of the variety
Description of eggplant Clorinda F1:
- early maturation;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions;
- formation of ovaries even in cold weather;
- long fruiting;
- the period from germination to eggplant harvesting is 67 days;
- bush height up to 1 m;
- erect, powerful plant;
- open type of bush with small internodes.
Characteristics of the fruits of the Clorinda variety:
- oval shape;
- size 11x22 cm;
- average weight 350 g;
- rich purple-black color;
- white dense pulp;
- good taste without bitterness;
- small number of seeds.
The average yield of the variety is 5.8 kg per 1 sq. m. The ripeness of the fruit is indicated by elastic pulp and dark skin. Vegetables are cut with pruning shears along with the stalk. The Clorinda variety is used for preparing snacks, side dishes, and home canning.
Growing eggplants
Clorinda eggplants are grown in seedlings.Seedlings do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, so planting seeds directly into the ground is possible only in regions with a warm climate. At home, seeds are planted and the plants are provided with the necessary conditions. Grown seedlings are transferred to an open area, a greenhouse or a greenhouse.
Planting seeds
Planting work begins at the end of February or March. A substrate is prepared for eggplant seedlings, consisting of peat, compost, turf and sand in a ratio of 6: 2: 1: 0.5. You can use ready-made soil, sold in gardening stores.
Before planting the Clorinda variety, the soil is steamed in a water bath to disinfect it and eliminate possible pathogens. The soil can be left for the winter at sub-zero temperatures, then no additional treatment will be required.
It is best to choose small cups or cassettes for planting. Then you can avoid picking plants.
The seeds are planted in moist soil to a depth of 1 cm. A layer of fertile soil or peat is poured on top. The containers are covered with film and left at a temperature of 25 °C. Germination of eggplant seeds takes 10-15 days.
Conditions for seedlings
After the sprouts appear, the film is removed and the plantings are kept on a windowsill or other lighted place.
Conditions for the development of Clorinda eggplant seedlings:
- temperature during the day is 20-25 °C, at night – 16-18 °C;
- supply of fresh air;
- protection from drafts;
- moderate watering;
- lighting for 12-14 hours.
Clorinda eggplant seedlings are watered with warm water. Moisture is added after the soil has dried. Plants react negatively to waterlogging.
If the daylight hours are not long enough, additional lighting is turned on above the plants. Fluorescent or phytolamps are installed at a distance of 30 cm from the seedlings. They are turned on in the morning or evening to provide full lighting.
When the seedlings have 1-2 leaves, pick them. The most gentle method of replanting is to transfer the plants into larger containers. The eggplants are watered and carefully moved into a new container along with a lump of earth.
Hardening them will help improve the survival rate of eggplants in a permanent place. Plants are kept on the balcony for several hours, this period is gradually increased. This way the seedlings will get used to temperature changes and direct sunlight.
Landing in the ground
Clorinda eggplants are transferred to a permanent place at the age of 2-2.5 months. Such plants have up to 10 leaves and reach a height of 25 cm. Work is carried out in late May - early June.
To plant eggplants, choose a sunny place, protected from the wind. The best predecessors for the crop are: cabbage, cucumber, garlic, onions, carrots, beans, peas, zucchini.
Plants prefer sandy or loamy soil. Heavy soil is fertilized with peat, humus and coarse sand. In the fall, the soil is dug up, and in the spring, its surface is loosened with a rake and wood ash is added.
Planting holes are prepared for the Clorinda variety, which are placed at a distance of 30 cm from each other. They are watered abundantly, after which the eggplants are planted without breaking the earthen ball. The roots are covered with earth, which is well compacted.
After planting the eggplants, monitor the soil moisture.To maintain it, mulch with peat.
Eggplant care
Clorinda eggplants require regular care, including watering and fertilizing. Plants respond well to the addition of mineral and organic substances.
According to the description, Clorinda F1 eggplants reach 1 m in height. As the plants develop, they are tied to a trellis. The strongest shoot on the bush is selected, the rest are removed. To protect against diseases and pests, preventive spraying of plantings is carried out.
Watering
Eggplant is a moisture-loving crop, so to obtain a high yield it is necessary to regularly water the plantings. After transfer to a permanent planting site, do not water for 5-7 days. During this period, plants adapt to new conditions.
Before fruiting begins, moisture is added in moderate quantities every week. The intensity of watering is increased when the fruits are forming. In hot weather, moisture is added every 3-4 days. For irrigation, take settled water at a temperature of 25-30 °C.
After watering, the greenhouse is ventilated to remove excess moisture. Be sure to loosen the soil to prevent a crust from appearing on the surface. Weed periodically weeds.
Feeding
According to reviews, Clorinda F1 eggplants respond positively to fertilizing. Treatments are carried out every 2-3 weeks.
Options for feeding eggplants:
- a solution of potassium sulfate (5 g), urea and superphosphate (10 g per 10 l of water);
- ammophoska or nitrophoska (20 g per 10 l);
- slurry 1:15;
- spraying plants with a weak solution of boric acid;
- infusion of wood ash (250 g per bucket of water).
At the beginning of the growing season, eggplants are fed with slurry or mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen.In the future, you need to increase the concentration of potassium and phosphorus in the solution. These components are necessary for the formation of the root system of plants and improve the taste of the fruit.
Mineral treatments alternate with the addition of natural products. In cool weather, plants are sprayed leaf by leaf. For foliar treatment, the concentration of substances is reduced by 5 times.
Diseases and pests
Eggplants are susceptible to fungal and viral diseases. The Clorinda variety is immune to viral diseases. Fungal infections are more common at high humidity.
Disinfecting seeds before planting, garden tools and soil helps prevent diseases. When signs of damage appear, plants are sprayed with Fitosporin or Zircon.
Aphids, spider mites, and slugs may appear on plants. After flowering, it is recommended to treat eggplants with Karbofos or Keltan. Tobacco dust and wood ash are effective folk remedies. They are sprayed on plants to repel pests.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
Clorinda eggplants have universal uses and are distinguished by good taste. The crop is grown by seedlings in heifers or in open areas. Plants are regularly watered and fed. Folk remedies and special preparations help protect plantings from pests.
