Eggplant japanese dwarf

Eggplant Japanese dwarf is an undemanding variety that gardeners like for its high yields and increased resistance to various external influences.

The Japanese dwarf belongs to a group of plants with an early maturity. The main characteristics of the variety:

• bushes are quite compact, grow up to 40 cm;

• stems - powerful, withstand the weight of the crop without difficulty;

• leaf plates are large, saturated green.

The variety is ideal for growing both in greenhouse conditions and outdoors.

The Japanese dwarf variety stands out among other eggplants for its small size. But the bushes are ideal for planting in small areas where there is practically no place. Characteristics of eggplant fruits:

• length - up to 18 cm;

• weight - 160-170 g;

• shape - cylindrical;

• skin color - dark purple or almost black towards the end of ripening.

The vegetable has a fairly light flesh.

The fruits of the Japanese dwarf attract gardeners with a pleasant taste, which was also appreciated by the tasters. Eggplants of this variety are used mainly for preservation, freezing, less often they are used to prepare main courses or salads.

The bush forms the first fruits after 80-95 days from the moment of planting. In the case of growing crops in a greenhouse, the ripening time is reduced.

The average yield of the Japanese dwarf eggplant is 0.7 kg per square meter of the garden. However, if the necessary agrotechnical recommendations are followed, it will be possible to increase the yield.

The Japanese dwarf can withstand temperature and wind changes. However, gardeners recommend growing the variety as seedlings. First of all, they start planting seeds. Work is usually carried out in early spring. Main steps.

1. Selection. For selection, a glass of warm water is used, where the seeds are placed for a day. Whole and large specimens will remain at the bottom and can be planted.

2. Disinfection. It is carried out by soaking the selected seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate of low concentration. And also the seeds can be calcined for 20-30 minutes at low temperatures.

3. Treatment. At the end, eggplant seeds are additionally soaked in growth stimulants. Special formulations are sold at any gardening store.

Seeds are planted in pre-prepared containers, which are often peat pots. The maximum planting depth should not exceed 1-2 cm, this will be enough for the seed to take root and not die. After planting, the soil is watered abundantly and covered with gauze or glass.

Transplanting ready-made seedlings into open ground or a greenhouse is carried out by the end of May according to the scheme.

1. A distance of 40 cm is maintained between seedlings in a row.

2. 70 cm recede between the rows.

3. The planting depth of seedlings should not exceed 7 cm.

When the disembarkation is complete, it remains to take care of the culture.

1. Watering. Watering the eggplants is recommended in accordance with the moisture content of the soil. If the ground is dry, the plant can be watered abundantly. In the dry season, the culture will require an increase in the volume of the applied liquid, and in the rains it is better to reduce this volume, or even stop watering for the time being.

2. Top dressing. Usually, organic matter or mineral complexes are used as fertilizers, which are applied to the soil about 3-4 times a month. This is enough for the plant to start active growth, bloom and form large fruits.

3. Weeding and loosening. The procedures are carried out after watering, saturating the earth with oxygen and preventing the spread of diseases and pests.

Additionally, it is worth taking care of the shaping of the bush, which will raise the yield indicator. It is better to do this 14 days after moving the seedlings to the garden or greenhouse. In this case, compact bushes will put all their strength into the formation of fruits. When grown in a greenhouse, you should additionally take care of regular ventilation, otherwise the eggplants will die.

Planting eggplants is usually carried out by the end of spring or early summer. Basic recommendations for choosing a site:

• when choosing a place, preference should be given to sunny and calm areas;

• the acidity level must be neutral, otherwise it is worth using special formulations to lower the pH;

• before planting seedlings, the soil should be thoroughly fertilized and loosened.

Compliance with the listed recommendations is an excellent opportunity to easily raise the yield indicator.

The Japanese dwarf has a fairly strong immune system. The variety does not allow the development of diseases and repels pests, but this does not mean that the bushes do not need to be processed. Gardeners recommend preventive treatment with special compounds that can be purchased at gardening stores. And you can also spray the bushes with folk remedies. If the disease has been detected, the affected elements should be removed.