Баклажан известен большинству людей, как вкусный a vegetable used in many dishes. But not everyone knows how many varieties and hybrids of this plant exist. It is necessary to spend a lot of time and energy to get this vegetable on our tables. Among the variety of varieties, one can single out those that were recently withdrawn. They are more resistant to diseases and are optimal for growing both in greenhouses and in open ground. Many truck farmers for a long time have chosen aubergine "black handsome." We will talk about the peculiarities of the variety and technology of growing this vegetable in our article.
Whence brought this outlandish, on the firstlook, vegetable? He came to us from India. There and now you can meet a plant in the wild, very reminiscent of eggplant. It was originally used as a medicine. Only in the 15th century it began to be used for food, and it was even later to learn how to cook it correctly. In Europe, he was nicknamed the "apple of love", or "insane apple".
Today a lot of varieties of thisplants. Eggplant "black handsome" is one of them. There are hybrids of round, oval, pear-shaped and ovoid shape. The color of the eggplant also differs in variety, from traditional violet to white, pink or purple. The aubergine variety "black handsome" has a wide pear-shaped form. The fruits of this plant are large. Their length reaches 19 centimeters. Weight of aubergine "black handsome" can reach 900 grams. Its name was given to this variety for its beautiful black and violet coloration.
Ценность этого овоща была известна еще в давние time. It was appreciated earlier than taste. Eggplant is rich in potassium, so it is useful to eat for improvement of cardiac activity. The fruits of this plant reduce the cholesterol in the blood and reduce the risk of edema.
To get a rich harvest and enjoytaste of this magnificent vegetable, it is necessary to choose the right sorts or hybrids. Hybrids of the latest generation are very resistant to diseases and their cultivation gives good results, but they require higher farming techniques and better care.
What you need to know in order to grow eggplant"Black handsome"? The description is always on a bag of seeds, but one should know about the technique of growing a little more. Like any other variety of this plant, it requires special conditions. It is a heat-loving culture that does not like drafts and sudden temperature changes. The vegetative period of the hybrid, unlike other varieties, is not very long. From the first shoots to harvesting takes from 110 to 145 days. Everything depends on the observance of agricultural technology and the quality of seedlings. To grow pre-seedlings it is necessary.
To get a strong and yielding plant,should choose the right seeds. They need to be purchased only from trusted companies. Only in this case the eggplant "black handsome" will show the perfect germination. The quality of seeds is the main criterion for the future harvest. Then they should be planted to receive seedlings. What kind of soil does the eggplant "black handsome" prefer? Reviews and advice from experts recommend choosing a light, highly fertile land. The greenhouse should be well lit. It should not have wind or drafts. Sowing should be carried out during the period from 10 to 20 March. Previously, this is not necessary, because by the time of the planting the seedling will outgrow and it will be difficult to get used to the soil. For greater efficiency, the seeds can be pre-germinated. For seedlings it is better to take separate small pots. The root system of eggplant is very vulnerable, and when transplanting it is better not to bother. As the growth of seedlings can be placed in a large container. Black eggplant has a good leaf surface, so watering should be abundant. At least two weeks before planting, it is necessary to begin to temper the seedlings in order to prepare it for natural conditions.
Eggplant "black handsome" is planted in the ground inthe period from May 15 to May 30. By this time, the plants should reach 20-25 centimeters and have about 8 healthy leaves. With all the rules of agrotechnics, the seedlings have compact dimensions, green color and strong roots. Planting aubergines in the suburbs in the open ground, it is better to cover them with a film. For the plant it is necessary to equip the beds, the width of which is about 90 centimeters, and the height of 20-25 centimeters. The distance between the bushes should be at least 50 centimeters. These are large plants with a good leaf area.
