Description of the Clorinda eggplant variety, its characteristics and yield

When choosing seeds, gardeners give preference to early-ripening varieties with high yields. Many hybrids of Dutch selection meet these requirements. A new variety of eggplant, Clorinda, deserves special attention. The plant is resistant to cold weather, has a long fruiting period, and is not susceptible to viral diseases. The fruits are distinguished by high taste qualities.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Clorinda is a mid-season variety with a long fruiting period. Suitable for growing in open ground.

Description:

• stems of a lilac hue with a highly pubescent surface;
• leaves with jagged edges, medium size;
• the first harvest is harvested 100-110 days after sowing the seeds;
• The bushes reach a height of 80 centimeters. In a greenhouse - 90 centimeters;
• In length, the fruits reach a maximum of 20 centimeters with an average weight of 320 grams. There are individual specimens weighing 1 kilogram;
• the bushes are of the erect type, semi-spreading;
• The pulp is white, dense. It has a wonderful taste without bitterness;
• the fruits are oval, less often pear-shaped. The peel is dark purple, glossy;
• seeds in the pulp are contained in minimal quantities.

Characteristics:

• bears fruit for a long time;
• variety - universal. Gives a rich harvest in open ground and in greenhouses;
• high-yielding variety. Up to 3.8 kilograms of fruit are harvested per square meter in a greenhouse. In open ground - up to 2.8 kilograms;
• bushes are cold-resistant. Fruits set even in bad weather conditions;
• resistant to tobacco mosaic virus.

Pros and cons of eggplant Clorinda

Gardeners choose the variety due to its large number of positive qualities. Among them are:

• large, tasty fruits;
• bushes differ in power;
• high productivity;
• good fruit formation in cold weather conditions;
• resistance to diseases.

Flaws:

• Clorinda is a hybrid, so the collected seeds are not suitable for planting next season;
• overripe specimens can cause harm to health. The fruits contain a large amount of a toxic substance - solanine, which leads to poisoning of the body. This substance is also found in unripe eggplants, but in smaller quantities.It is not recommended to eat the vegetable raw. During heat treatment, the dangerous properties disappear.

Rules for growing eggplants

The variety is grown by seedling method. Sprouts do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, so they can be planted directly into the ground only in warm climates.

Landing dates

For subsequent growth of seedlings in a greenhouse, seeds are planted in the last ten days of February. For open ground - until mid-March.

Soil preparation

For seedlings it is necessary to prepare the substrate:

• 6 parts peat;
• 0.5 parts sand;
• 2 parts compost;
• 1 part turf.

You can also use soil sold in specialized stores.

The soil for seedlings can be prepared in advance in the autumn and stored at sub-zero temperatures. Freshly harvested, you will have to bake it in an oven to disinfect and eliminate pathogens.

Planting seeds

Eggplants react negatively to picking. Therefore, for planting, they choose small containers.

Landing rules:

1. Pour soil into containers and moisten.
2. Deepen the seeds 1 centimeter.
3. Sprinkle a layer of peat on top.
4. Cover the container with film. Leave at +25 degrees.
5. Water with settled water. The next watering is carried out after the soil dries. The plant reacts negatively to waterlogging.

If all conditions are met, the first shoots will appear in 1.5-2 weeks.

Conditions for seedlings

The film should be removed as soon as sprouts appear. The containers are placed on the windowsill.

Conditions for proper development:

• daytime temperature is 20-25 degrees. Night – 16-18 degrees;
• moderate watering;
• regular supply of fresh air;
• draft protection;
• daylight – 12-14 hours.At night, they are illuminated with phytolamps.

Landing in the ground

In the southern regions, transplantation is carried out in April and early May. In cooler areas it is planted from mid-May. Pre-hardening will improve the survival rate of bushes. The bushes are placed on the balcony for a couple of hours, then the time is increased. This way the seedlings will get used to temperature changes and sunlight.

It is necessary to replant into dug up soil. It is advisable to carry out digging in the fall.

Soil preparation rules:

1. To get rid of infections, the soil is spilled with the prepared solution. Add 5 grams of copper sulfate to a ten-liter bucket.
2. They dig up the ground. During autumn digging, organic fertilizers are applied.

It is not recommended to plant seedlings in the place where they grew:

• eggplant;
• tomatoes;
• pepper;
• potato.

Seedlings with 8-10 leaves are suitable for replanting.

Transplant process:

1. Prepare holes 20 centimeters deep. The distance between plantings is 30 centimeters.
2. Prepare a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Pour a liter of prepared liquid into each hole.
3. Without disturbing the earthen lump, remove the plant from the container and lower it into the hole.
4. Water generously and sprinkle with loose soil.

How to care for eggplants

After transplanting, the bushes will take 2-3 weeks to take root.

Watering

The variety is a moisture-loving crop, so to get a bountiful harvest, you will need regular watering:

• After transplanting, the plant is not watered for a week. This helps the bushes adapt more easily to new conditions;
• until fruiting, water in moderation once a week;
• when fruits are forming, the intensity of watering must be increased;
• in hot weather, watering is increased to twice a week.

Use settled water, with a temperature of about +25 degrees. After each watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil, which will help avoid the appearance of a crust on the surface.

Fertilizer

Fertilizing will need to be done every 3 weeks.

Fertilizer options:

• 15 liters of water, 1 liter of slurry;
• 5 grams of potassium sulfide, 10 urea, 10 liters of water, 10 grams of superphosphate;
• 10 liters of water, 250 grams of ash;
• spraying the bushes with a weak solution of boric acid;
• 10 liters of water, 20 grams of ammophos.

During fruit ripening, the concentration of phosphorus and potassium is increased. These substances will be needed for a strong root system and improved taste of the vegetable.

Bush formation

The variety is sensitive to pruning and pinching, so there is no need to form a bush.

If you need a compact bush, then you cannot do without these operations. Follow the recommendations:

• systematically pick off yellow leaves;
• remove the upper growth point at a height of 30 centimeters;
• leave no more than 6 strong side shoots.

It is recommended to tie the bush to a support.

Soil care

During the entire period of growth and fruiting, you will need to loosen the soil after each watering and remove weeds.

Diseases and pests

Bushes can be affected by diseases:

• blackleg. To prevent this, treat the soil with wood ash and bleach;
• various types of rot. Treatment with fungicides helps to cope with them;
• viral. To avoid infecting healthy bushes, affected plants must be removed.

Possible pests:

• aphid;
• spider mite;
• Colorado beetle;
• whitefly

Treating bushes with insecticides will help you cope with insects:

• Aktara;
• Phytofarm.

After the ovaries appear, chemical treatment is prohibited.

When and how to harvest

The main sign of maturity is a rich, dark purple hue. The fruits are harvested after reaching technical maturity. For cutting, use pruning shears. The remaining ripened eggplants on the plant reduce the number of ovaries.

Storage rules

The fruits retain their commercial properties for 2 months when stored indoors at a temperature of +7 degrees.