Description of the Black Beauty eggplant variety, its characteristics and yield

Gardeners prefer to cultivate delicious eggplants on their plots. Growing this heat-loving plant poses certain difficulties. The annual plant is picky about soil composition and moisture levels. Today, many “blue” varieties have been developed, among which it is worth noting the Black Beauty eggplant variety. It is characterized by high yields and resistance to destructive diseases.

Description of the variety

This vegetable is an early-ripening crop with average yields and increased productivity. It is excellent for breeding in greenhouse conditions and in an open summer cottage. It is valued by gardeners for its excellent taste characteristics, without the characteristic bitter taste, and attractive presentation. This species is characterized by increased resistance to destructive diseases of the “little blue ones”.

What does it look like

The fruits of the species are classically pear-shaped, brown-violet, intense purple in color, the flesh in the cut has a yellowish-white tint, without characteristic bitterness.

General characteristics of the variety

An early ripening species with a ripening period of 110 days. Productivity indicators are high, ripe fruits retain their original appearance for a long time. It is advisable to sow “little blue” ones after the crop rotation of melons and legumes. The taste and commercial qualities of the original product are high.

The maximum length of pear-shaped fruits is from 18 to 25 centimeters, in diameter they range from 8 to 12 centimeters. The average weight of a mature fruit is from 200 to 400 grams, individual specimens can reach 900 grams. This variety has a glossy fruit surface. Planted eggplants require periodic weeding, loosening, and the application of complex feeding compounds.

Origin and region of cultivation

This variety was first obtained in the Moscow region. Black beauty is not intended for planting on a large industrial scale; according to the registry, it is intended for cultivation in small areas of ordinary summer residents.

Black Beauty is not suitable for cultivation in open ground in cold climates.

The official document provides for the cultivation of this species in the Central Black Earth and North Caucasus regions.Sowing this species in greenhouses made it possible to expand the geography of cultivation. It is successfully cultivated in the Moscow region, in the northern regions.

Pros and cons, differences from other varieties

Gardeners value the Black Handsome for its obvious advantages:

• high productivity;
• compact bushes;
• excellent presentation, tolerates transportation well;
• excellent taste of dishes using vegetables, without a bitter aftertaste;
• high resistance to destructive diseases;
• quick adaptation to changing weather conditions;
• minimum number of seeds in the pulp.

The following are worth noting as shortcomings:

• cultivation in the middle zone without the use of greenhouses is impossible;
• strong dependence of indicators on the agricultural technology used;
• increased demands on lighting.

Many popular types have similar disadvantages. Not many varieties have been developed that are suitable for cultivation in harsh climatic zones. For example, the hybrid variety Korol is successfully cultivated in Siberian conditions. But opinions about its taste characteristics are contradictory.

The Negus variety is in an advantageous position; the quality of its fruits is rated “good”. Increased quality of fruits in the Esaul species. The shape of the Black Beauty fruit resembles an Albatross, which has less resistance to diseases.

Planting and growing

In order for the demanding eggplant to grow and develop comfortably, they provide comfortable development conditions:

• the optimal temperature for rapid germination is 25-30 degrees;
• careful control of watering the plant will ensure its strength and health, preventing rotting of the roots;
• the crop grows and develops comfortably on black soil;
• Timely application of complex compounds will ensure good growth.

Landing dates

The timing of planting samples for seedlings is 2 months before the intended transplantation into open ground. The optimal time for planting hardened Black Beauty seedlings in open space is the first half of May.

Sowing and growing seedlings

When growing heat-loving eggplants, the quality of the seeds used plays a huge role, so it is better to purchase them in a specialized store or from local summer residents who have been breeding Black Beauty for several years. It is better to purchase 2 times more seeds than are supposed to be sown. Defective seeds in a bag reduce the number of viable units. Before sowing, we sort the seeds, removing all the little things that are not capable of producing a normal crop in the end.

Before sowing, the seeds are treated with prepared potassium permanganate.

Heat-loving sprouts do not tolerate pickling, so they are sown in advance in individual pots. Before sowing, prepare the soil composition: high-quality compost and garden soil in equal proportions.

Landing in the ground

Hardened seedlings are planted at the age of 70 days. Young shoots should be transferred to open ground or a greenhouse when the soil temperature reaches 15 degrees. If the air temperature has not yet reached 18-20 degrees, then it is necessary to provide a temporary film covering. Before planting fastidious eggplants, the soil has been prepared since the fall. There should be a distance of 40 centimeters between planted bushes. The earthen clump of the sprout is deepened a couple of centimeters without a visible slope, and after planting, pegs are installed.

Eggplant care

The process of caring for a demanding annual plant consists of timely watering, feeding, shallow loosening of the soil, and removal of weeds.

Watering, weeding and loosening

When weeds appear, they should be removed immediately, as they attract destructive pests and spread diseases.

Fancy eggplants love watering, but moderation is important in everything. They especially need life-giving moisture during the period of active growing season and fruit formation. The dry crust near the bush prevents the penetration of oxygen to the roots, so it is regularly loosened. This is done carefully so as not to damage the fragile root system.

Top dressing

“Sinenkie” respond well to the introduction of complex compounds into the soil. They need feeding only three times per season. At the first stage, complex compounds are introduced; they are poured under the root in an amount of 500 milliliters. Next comes replenishment with natural organic matter. A solution of mullein is suitable for this. Urea is used as a third feed for the plant. These manipulations are mandatory if the gardener wants to increase productivity and grow a strong plant.

Bush formation

The procedure for forming a bush begins 15 days after planting young shoots in open ground. If they want to leave one stem, then remove the lower side shoots and pinch the top of the bush. When forming into 2 stems, 2 developed lateral shoots are left. For further pinching, the original stems are preserved. In this case, the growing stepsons are removed.

Protection from diseases and pests

Due to the plant's resistance to many destructive diseases, it is rarely attacked by dangerous insects. But if an annual plant is infected, it must be destroyed immediately at the stake. The soil mixture where the affected annual grew is sprayed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate to destroy the bacteria.Chemical treatments will help get rid of the annoying Colorado potato beetle.

Natural remedies include spraying with wood ash or wormwood decoction.

Despite the apparent resistance of the plant, it is not immune to the attacks of the Colorado potato beetle. A dangerous pest simply eats the annual plant. Due to the attacks of persistent aphids, the leaves wither and curl.

Harvest and storage

Fruits should be cut at maturity. You can determine ripeness by pressing on the fruit - if it returns to its shape, then it’s time to carefully cut it off with a knife. The main thing is not to overcook the delicious eggplants in the garden, otherwise they will become unusable.

This variety is valued for its long shelf life, but this is only possible with full compliance with the rules. The room should be dry and cool. Selected fruits are placed in boxes, with a layer of straw placed on top. Ripe eggplants will retain their original appearance until autumn.