Eggplant Marzipan F1: description and characteristics of the variety, yield with photo

Fans of large fruits with high palatability increasingly prefer the new eggplant variety Marzipan F1. The hybrid is well preserved in hot weather and grows well in the northern regions. To get a rich harvest, we recommend that you study the rules of planting, growing and caring in advance. In our article you will find answers to all your questions.

Description of the hybrid

Marzipan F1 - mid-season hybrid. 120-127 days pass from the moment of sowing the seeds to the maturity of the fruits. Marzipan is a thermophilic crop. Therefore, it is recommended for growing in the southern regions, where the fruits develop remarkably in open ground.In the central parts of Russia, it is grown in a greenhouse. The eggplant grows big. Despite the strong stem, the bush breaks due to the weight of the fruit. Therefore, it is imperative to tie up.

Characteristics of eggplant Marzipan F1

Eggplant characteristics:

bush grows up to a meter high;
pulp is not bitter, pale creamy, sweetish;
plant is erect;
flowers grow in inflorescences, are also single;
sheets are large, green;
standard fruit shape;
average length is about 15 centimeters, width is 8;
fruits are fleshy and large;
eggplant contains few small seeds;
peel shiny, purple.

Grow fruits weighing 300 - 600 grams. During the season, about 1.5-2 kg of crop can be harvested from a bush.

Dignity:

resistance to adverse conditions;
high palatability, Marzipan is one of the most delicious varieties.

Growing

Follow simple guidelines for maximum yield.

Seeds

Seeds need to be prepared before planting:

Warm up for four hours at +25 degrees.
Keep the seeds at +40 degrees for 40 minutes.
Decontaminate. To do this, you need to place the seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and soak for a quarter of an hour.
To increase germination, rinse from potassium permanganate and place for 11 hours in any stimulating solution.

After all stages of preparation, the seeds are placed in a wet cloth and stored in a warm place until germination.

Soil

For growing seeds use a special universal soil. It is fully prepared for the growth of a vegetable and includes all the necessary components in the correct ratio.

You can prepare the soil yourself. To do this, you can use one of the proposed options:

Mix 2 parts of humus with a part of sod land.
In equal proportions combine humus, peat and sod land.
Mix equal amounts of humus with earth and coarse sand.

The soil should be slightly acidic or neutral.

Seedling care

Sow prepared seeds begin in the second half of March. For seedlings use:

any plastic containers;
peat pots.

The volume of the container should not exceed 300 ml. There must be drainage holes so that excess liquid has a drain. Fill with fertile soil, and then moisturize well.

The seeds are also planted in common boxes at a distance from each other. But later the seedlings will have to dive.

When planting in a cup, seeds are planted to a depth of no more than one and a half centimeters, one at a time in the center of the container. In boxes, it is necessary to leave a distance between the seeds of about 5 centimeters.

After planting the seeds you need:

cover the containers with glass or a transparent bag;
leave the seeds in a warm place with sufficient light. The temperature should be +22… +26 degrees.

If the temperature regime is observed, after 7-10 days the first shoots will appear. Immediately after this point, you will need:

monitor daylight hours, which should be 10 hours;
temperature at night will be required within +17… +19 degrees;
Water regularly, but don't over-moisten the soil. Avoid drying out. Watered in the morning and only with settled water. Watering with cold liquid increases the likelihood of a blackleg.

If the seeds were planted in a common box, then when a second true leaf appears, they need to be transplanted into separate containers. Water the soil thoroughly before transplanting. This will help to get the plant out without damaging the roots. After transplanting, the root system will begin to form, so growth will slow down.

Landing

It is necessary to plant a plant on the site after the appearance of 8-12 leaves. Eggplants are heat-loving crops, so:

transplanted into the greenhouse in the second half of May;
outdoors - mid-June.

Rules of care

To get a good harvest, you need to properly care for the bushes:

When the bush reaches a height of 30 centimeters, the stem is tied to a support. In order not to damage the barrel, it is impossible to tighten it too much. Leave a small margin. Then, a couple of times a month, the resulting side shoots are tied up.
Leave a maximum of 3 strong shoots. On the stem, they tear off all the foliage growing below the fork. Shoots without fruit formation are pruned.
Proper leaf removal helps to achieve good flower coverage and reduce the likelihood of gray rot. Be sure to remove secondary shoots.
During the season, cut off damaged and dried foliage.
At the end of summer, pinch the top of the stem. Leave 5 ovaries that can ripen before frost. At the same time, all the flowers are cut off.

Watering and impregnation

Watering the bush before flowering is necessary once a week. As soon as flowers have formed on the plant, the frequency of irrigation is increased to once every three days.

Use only warm water for irrigation.

Irrigate the soil in the morning or late in the evening. Water under the root and loosen the earth. Due to heavily waterlogged soil, the fruits grow small and not very tasty.

The beds are mulched with straw, dried grass or sawdust. This helps reduce the number of waterings and retain moisture in the soil. In August, watering should be reduced.

Feeding

During the entire growth period, top dressing is carried out several times:

When the first leaves appear, water with a special mixture. Ammonium nitrate - 5 g, superphosphate - 30 g, potassium sulphate - 10 g are added to a 10-liter bucket.
1.5 weeks before planting in the ground in a 10-liter bucket of water dilute superphosphate - 65 g, potassium s alt - 25 g.
When the first flowers appear, water with a mixture of fertilizer diluted in a 10-liter bucket. Urea - 5 g, superphosphate - 20 g, potassium sulfate - 5 g.
At the time of fruiting, a solution is used: water - 10 l, superphosphate - 10 g, potassium s alt - 10 g.

Diseases and pests

The most common disease is blackleg. The fungus causes a darkening of the basal neck, from which the bush fades. To avoid disease, before planting the seeds, the soil is spilled with boiling water and calcined for disinfection on a baking sheet.

Colorado potato beetles have a big impact on eggplant.

Insects attack after potato tops dry out. Eggplants ripen on plants by this time. Therefore, chemical treatment cannot be carried out. The installed fine mesh up to a meter high will help to avoid insect attacks.

Harvest and storage of crops

Under the right conditions, fruits retain their appearance and taste for several months. Eggplants reach technical ripeness in 1-1.5 months after flowering. The fruits are painted in a rich purple color. The flesh becomes firmer and the seeds turn white.

The fruits ripen gradually, so they are harvested selectively, checking the degree of maturity every three days. Cut with a pruner or a well-sharpened knife, leaving 3 centimeters of the stem.

For storage, the eggplant is wiped with a dry towel and placed in the basement. Room temperature from 0 to +2 degrees. They are stored on the floor for two weeks, with a maximum of two layers. Three weeks later, intact, firm fruits are selected and wrapped in paper. Then laid out on straw and covered with a dense cloth. Under all conditions, you can enjoy the taste of fresh eggplant for 3 months.