Eggplant Black Prince

Eggplant Black Prince
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Gavrish S.F., Kapustina R.N., Verba V.M.
  • Year of approval: 2017
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Bush height, cm: 70–130, in greenhouses the height can reach up to 150
  • Fruit shape: cylindrical, strongly curved (sometimes serpentine-curved)
  • Fruit weight, g: 150-230
  • Fruit color: purple with lilac tint
  • Ripening terms: mid-early
  • Pulp (consistency): dense
  • Color of the pulp: white with a greenish tint
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The Black Prince is one of the best non-hybrid varietal eggplants. Vegetable growers appreciated it for its attractive appearance, very tasty fruits, amicable ripening and unpretentious care.

Breeding history

The variety was included in the State Register in 2017. Eggplant owes its appearance to domestic breeders Gavrish S.F., Kapustina R.N., Verbe V.M.When creating this vegetable, the emphasis was placed on high productivity and strong immunity.

Description of the variety

The culture is universal. Among the advantages are the following:

  • long-term and continuous fruiting;

  • persistent immunity to major infections and pests;

  • small bushes do not take up much space on the site;

  • ease of care;

  • excellent taste characteristics;

  • high rates of transportability and keeping quality after harvest.

There are also disadvantages.

  • High demands on lighting. The plant even does not tolerate a small partial shade, which is why the growth of the vegetable stops.

  • Do not plant eggplants next to tomatoes, potatoes and garlic. Comfortable neighbors for him can be onions, cabbage and cucumber.

  • The black prince is sensitive to sudden changes in temperature.

  • Whimsical to the composition of the soil and the quality of irrigation.

Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits

The plant is medium-sized. On average, the height of the bush can reach 70-130 cm, in a greenhouse, the height can reach 150 cm. The crown is semi-spreading. The stem is green, slightly pubescent, without anthocyanin color. Leaves of medium size are slightly wrinkled, with strongly wavy edges, saturated light green color. Thorns are almost completely absent or very rare.

In shape, the fruits resemble a strongly curved cylinder, sometimes serpentine-curved. On average, the length can reach 24-26 cm, in diameter 2-3 cm. The average weight of one fruit is 150-230 grams. The color of ripe fruits is rich purple with a lilac hue. The skin is not thick, with a firm gloss.

Purpose and taste

The black prince has a classic eggplant taste, but without bitterness. Dense white flesh with a greenish tinge. The shape of the fruit is practical, allowing you to cut into circles or long strips of the same size. The vegetable makes delicious snacks, eggplant caviar, first and second courses. It is also convenient to preserve small cylinders.

Ripening terms

Medium early grade. From the moment of germination to the beginning of harvest, 105-110 days pass. Fruiting is long, until the onset of the first frost, provided that the plant is covered with agrofibre at night.

Yield

The Black Prince is a high-yielding crop. When grown under a film, on average, the plant gives 8.7-8.8 kg of vegetables.

Growing regions

The variety can be cultivated virtually throughout the country. However, the plant is more recommended for growing in the south in the open field or for a film shelter in regions with a temperate climate.

To get a tasty and bountiful eggplant crop, you must first grow strong and healthy seedlings. This culture is considered very capricious, therefore, you need to take care of seedlings when growing at home as correctly and carefully as possible.

Landing scheme

The planting scheme is 40x60 cm. Despite the fact that the bushes are compact, there is no need to thicken the beds. Each plant should have enough light, moisture and warmth.

Growing and care

The seedling method of growing eggplants makes it possible to get an early harvest. Seeds begin to germinate at the end of February. The seedlings are ready for transfer to a permanent place when they reach the age of 65-70 days. Planting in open ground or a greenhouse is carried out at the end of May. But in general, the timing depends on the climatic conditions of the region.

Eggplant is picky about the composition of the soil. Therefore, the soil is prepared a few days before sowing the seeds. Experienced gardeners are advised to purchase a ready-made one. It does not have to be additionally disinfected, and it contains the necessary elements for good development.

Eggplants do not tolerate transplanting well, therefore, for less trauma, it is better to immediately sow them in separate cups. The seed is first prepared. Soak for 30 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then rinse well, and leave in a damp cloth for several days so that the seeds germinate. As soon as they begin to hatch, they are carefully deepened 1 cm into the soil mixture and sprinkled.

Next, the containers are covered with foil and placed in a bright place for germination. It should be noted that the variety germinates at high temperatures of + 25 ... 28 degrees. After the emergence of seedlings, they begin to harden, lowering the temperature to + 15 ... 20 degrees. Water the plant only with warm, settled water under the root.

The moisture content of the soil must be monitored constantly, avoiding drying out and excessive waterlogging. Top dressing (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) is applied regularly and simultaneously with irrigation. Weeding and loosening of the earth are systematically carried out.

The black prince needs to be shaped. To do this, remove all lateral shoots and leaves until the first fork, by the end of July, 5-6 of the largest ovaries are left on the plant, other flowers and ovaries are removed.

Planting eggplant is one of the most important stages in growing. When choosing a place for eggplants on your site, it is important to remember that this culture should be in warm soil, constantly illuminated by the sun. The plant is also very fond of spacious, open spaces, since its roots can grow over sufficient areas.

You need to start forming bushes about 12-20 days after planting the seedlings in a permanent place. The more specific time for this procedure depends on the characteristics of the variety. A month before harvesting, all weak shoots and unnecessary foliage must be completely removed from the bush. In this case, the plant will direct all its forces to the formation of large and tasty fruits.
Balazhany is a capricious culture that needs regular and abundant watering. Otherwise, eggplants accumulate bitter glycosides and become unsuitable for food. In order to correctly draw up an irrigation schedule, many different factors must be taken into account.
Eggplant is a demanding crop that needs regular feeding for full growth and fruiting. When growing eggplants, even fertile soils need nutrition. After planting seedlings in the ground, the culture is fertilized 3-4 times. On infertile soils, the frequency of fertilizing increases.

Eggplant is one of the most demanding crops. For its successful cultivation, it is necessary to create optimal conditions, as well as to carry out prevention and fight against diseases and pests. Eggplant often infects both fungal and viral diseases. If treatment is not started on time, you can completely lose the crop.

Main characteristics
Authors
Gavrish S.F., Kapustina R.N., Verba V.M.
Year of approval
2017
Category
grade
Appointment
for caviar, for home cooking
Growing conditions
for open ground, for film shelters
Average yield
under film shelters - 8.7-8.8 kg / sq.m
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Bush height, cm
70-130, in greenhouses the height can reach up to 150
Description of the bush
semi-spreading
Stem
without anthocyanin coloration, slightly pubescent
Leaves
medium-sized, light green, slightly wrinkled, with strong wavy edges
Thorns on the calyx
absent or very rare
Fruit
Fruit shape
cylindrical, strongly curved (sometimes serpentine-curved)
Fruit length, cm
24–26
Fruit diameter, cm
2–3
Fruit weight, g
150-230
Fruit color
purple with a lilac shade
Fruit surface
glossy
Pulp (consistency)
dense
Color of the pulp
white with a greenish tint
Taste
without bitterness
Growing
Formation
remove all lateral shoots and leaves before the first fork, by the end of July 5–6 of the largest ovaries are left on the plant, other flowers and ovaries are removed
Sowing seedlings
at the end of February
Dates of planting seedlings in open ground
in the end of May
Dates of planting seedlings under a film, in a greenhouse, a greenhouse
in the end of May
Landing scheme
40x60 cm
Growing regions
North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, TsChO, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Nizhnevolzhsky, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far East
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-early
The period from germination to harvest
105–110
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