Eggplant Siberian early maturing 148

Eggplant variety Siberian early ripening 148 was bred in the Altai Territory at the West Siberian Vegetable Experimental Station. It is invariably popular with gardeners, as it ripens early, has excellent taste and is ideal for growing in areas with cold climates.

Eggplant Siberian early ripening 148 is intended for growing both in the open field and in greenhouses. The variety is classified as early maturing, which is reflected in its name. It is resistant to low temperatures. It has good immunity to various diseases and pests.

Siberian early ripening 148 is a low-growing low plant up to 50 cm high. The bushes are compact, standard. The crown is semi-spreading, the diameter of the bush reaches 60 cm.

The fruits of the Siberian precocious 148 variety are characterized by an elongated pear-shaped shape. The weight of one eggplant reaches an average of 200 g. The length of the fruit is 5-8 cm, and the diameter is about 6 cm. Eggplants have a classic dark purple color.

The fruits of this variety have a dense light green flesh. The taste is completely lacking in bitterness. They are used for all types of processing. In home cooking, they are often added to salads, stewed, stuffed, baked, and caviar is made. In addition, these eggplants have worked well for winter preservation.

In terms of ripening, Siberian early maturing eggplant 148 belongs to the early varieties. The period from germination to harvest is 110 days. Fruiting is abundant and long lasting, takes place throughout the season.

This variety is characterized by a high yield. It ranges from 2.5 to 5 kg / sq. m. As a rule, 11-12 fruits ripen on one plant. It is recommended to store the crop in rooms with a temperature of +3 to 6 degrees for no more than 35 days.

Eggplants of the Siberian precocious 148 variety are very easy to grow and bear fruit successfully even in the Siberian regions of Russia. Sowing seedlings is recommended in the second half of February or in March. The earthen soil must be pH neutral. Seeds are planted to a depth of 1-2 cm, watered only with warm water. The pick is carried out in the phase of appearance of 2 leaves.

Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or under a film from mid-May, and in open ground - in June. In the second case, you should choose the sunniest places on the site and observe the distance between the bushes 40x60 cm. You should also know that the Siberian precocious 148 variety is very picky about moisture. Plants should be watered 1-3 times a week with warm water in the morning or evening. Before the formation of flowers, it is recommended to feed the eggplants of this variety with nitroammophos or urea, when buds form, phosphorus fertilizers are applied, and at the beginning of fruiting, potassium chloride or potassium sulfate is used.

Despite the fact that eggplants of the Siberian precocious 148 variety have good resistance to diseases and pests, the following preventive measures should be observed:

• spray the bushes with microbiotic agents and scatter ash on the soil from the appearance of powdery mildew;
• prevent thickening and remove plant residues to prevent black spot;
• disinfect seeds and monitor the concentration of nitrogen in the soil to prevent dry rot;
• at high air humidity, thickened plants are often subjected to late blight; for prevention, eggplants are treated with a Bordeaux mixture;
• with a lack of potassium in the soil, internal fruit necrosis occurs, therefore, it is necessary to introduce potassium monophosphate on time and make regular watering.
• conduct a systematic inspection of plants for the presence of pests such as the Colorado potato beetle, whitefly, spider mite, slugs, thrips.