Yield and early ripening eggplant variety "Bourgeois"
A few centuries ago, eggplant was mistaken for a poisonous vegetable. Due to the bitter taste of the purple fruits, it was used only as an ornamental plant. Today, eggplant is grown in personal plots and is widely consumed as food. This unusual vegetable is enriched with vitamins and minerals that the body needs to maintain immunity.
One of the best eggplants is Bourgeois. It is valued for its unusual round fruits and ease of care. Let's take a closer look at the description of the Bourgeois hybrid and photographs of the fruits.
Description of eggplant Bourgeois
The hybrid Bourgeois appeared as a result of crossing several varieties. Thanks to this, it has increased resistance to diseases and pests, tolerates sudden changes in temperature, frost and rain.
Distinctive features
The hybrid is grown both in a greenhouse and in the open air. An early ripening vegetable ripens in 105–110 days from planting. The bush is large, the foliage is dense. The plant reaches a height of 150–170 cm. Due to the abundance of fruits, the bush needs a garter, otherwise the stems will break under the weight of ripe eggplants.
Fruit characteristics and yield
The fruits have a flattened round shape and a dark purple color with a glossy sheen.. The weight of eggplant varies from 400 to 600 g. The flesh is white, without bitterness, and the taste is delicate. Productivity is high, from 1 sq. m harvest about 5 kg of juicy fruits.
Interesting! In the East, eggplant is called a vegetable of longevity.Moderate consumption of the product improves the functioning of the circulatory system and promotes weight loss. 100 g of pulp contains only 28 kcal. The fiber in the fruit removes excess fluid from the body and promotes weight loss. Thanks to the content of vitamin PP, eggplant helps get rid of nicotine addiction.
How to grow eggplant yourself
Grow a hybrid in seedlings. Seedlings help seedlings adapt to external conditions and prevent the occurrence of diseases.
Growing seedlings
Prepare seedlings 2-3 weeks before planting eggplants on the site. This requires a seedling container, such as flower pots, plastic glasses or kefir boxes. The main thing before planting is to rinse the container and wipe with a clean towel.
Soil from the garden is used as soil.. It is cleaned of debris and weeds, heated in the oven for two hours at a temperature of +180 °C. Many people prefer to use ready-made soil mixtures from the store, because they are already disinfected in advance and enriched with nutritional components for better plant development.
Next, the planting material is disinfected by placing it in a solution of potassium permanganate for a day.. The procedure kills dangerous microbes on the surface of the seeds and prevents diseases. Afterwards, the seed is germinated by placing it in damp gauze for 2-3 days. Germination improves germination.
Pour soil into the container and make small grooves 1-2 cm deep. Drop two seeds into each, sprinkle with earth and gently pat down.
Water the seedlings with warm and clean water. Store in a warm and sunny place, for example, on a windowsill. If the windows face north, provide additional lighting with fluorescent lamps.Water the seedlings once every 10 days. Fertilize twice with liquid organic fertilizers. 5 days before planting in open ground, the seedlings are hardened off - taken out to the balcony 3-4 hours daily.
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Transfer
Eggplants are grown on fertile sandy loam soils. The beds are dug up, cleared of the remains of last year's plants, and grass and leaves are removed. The best predecessors for eggplants are cabbage, carrots, and beets. It is not recommended to plant vegetables after potatoes or peppers. The soil is watered with liquid manure and river sand is added to make it loose. The optimal bed size for Bourgeois eggplant is 1000x30 cm.
Transplant seedlings into open ground on a windless, cool day.. For 1 sq. m place no more than 3 bushes. Water is poured into the prepared holes, then the seedlings are placed. The roots are sprinkled with earth and dry sawdust on top. The next watering will be organized in a week.
Important! If the Bourgeois eggplant is planted in a greenhouse, first wipe the walls and doors with Effekton. It destroys dangerous microbes and pathogenic microflora.
Further care
Water the beds as they dry out. If the summer is hot and humid, the soil is moistened once every 7 days; in dry weather - every 5 days. Use warm water, pre-heated in the sun. Water the plants at the roots, bypassing the stems and leaves. After rains and watering, the soil is loosened and weeds are removed. Such procedures improve microflora and saturate the soil with oxygen. Every 2 weeks, the eggplants are hilled to strengthen the stems.
Particular attention is paid to organic and mineral fertilizers:
- 2 weeks after planting, the beds are watered with liquid manure or ash solution. Organic matter improves the taste of fruits and prevents the appearance of insects.
- During the flowering period, plants are fertilized with superphosphate or potassium salt. Fertilizers are pre-dissolved in warm water.
- 3 weeks before harvest, the bushes are sprayed with a soap solution or Bordeaux mixture to protect against diseases.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
If 4-5 fruits ripen on a bush at the same time, the plant is tied to a support. Near each eggplant, a wooden peg is driven into the ground, which is wiped with a solution of potassium permanganate in advance. Tie the stems carefully; do not tighten the knots too much. After the formation of the first fruits, all side shoots are removed. During the growing process, regularly inspect the plants for spots or other defects. Examinations help to detect diseases at an early stage and prevent their development.
Important! Thick planting and lack of sunlight lead to the fact that the fruits do not acquire a purple color, but remain light.
Attention is also paid to mineral supplements. To avoid sunburn, they are applied only after watering.. Before use, gardeners carefully study the dosages and recommendations. An excess of potassium leads to leaf curling, and nitrogen leads to an increase in green mass and slower fruit growth.
Diseases and pests
The most common disease of eggplants is stolbur.. The disease appears due to weeds or insects. Signs of stolbur: thickening of the stem, deformation of flowers, drying of leaves. As a preventative measure, seeds are disinfected and crop rotation rules are followed.The drugs Actellik or Fitosporin are used for treatment.
Tobacco mosaic is also found in eggplant beds.. It is recognized by its white coating, which becomes more and more abundant over time. For prevention purposes, plants are sprayed with a soap solution. In case of disease, infected bushes are eliminated from the beds and burned.
Pests attack eggplants spider mite and aphids. Insects appear due to improper care, sudden changes in weather, and watering with cold water. Effective remedies against pests are the preparations “Strela” and “Sonnet”. For preventative purposes, they loosen the soil, remove weeds and follow the rules for applying organic and mineral fertilizers.
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Harvesting and application
Bourgeois eggplant is harvested in August. Technical ripeness occurs 30–40 days after flowering. The fruits gain weight and rich color, become firm and elastic. Vegetables are picked as they ripen. You cannot keep them on the bushes: the pulp loses its taste and becomes bitter. Eggplants are cut off together with the stalk - this way they are stored longer.
Eggplant Bourgeois early ripeningTherefore, the bulk of the harvest is eaten as early as possible. Fruits with scratches or dents are processed first. Eggplants can be stored in a cool place for no more than 3 weeks.
Important! When exposed to light, the vegetable produces solanine, an element dangerous to human health. Therefore, for storage, the harvest is placed in dark plastic bags.
Thanks to the shape of the Bourgeois eggplant, it serves as an excellent basis for stuffed baked dishes.. The vegetable goes harmoniously with mushroom, vegetable and meat fillings. Its taste is emphasized by seafood, creamy sauces, dried fruits and spices. Housewives use the harvest for processing and preparing useful winter preparations. Pickled and canned eggplants harmonize with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Appetizers are spiced up with garlic, a mixture of peppers, vinegar and a mixture of Provençal herbs.
Interesting! Eggplant is one of the main ingredients for Italian spice pie. The recipe for the dish also includes minced meat, salted curd cheese, thyme, and shallots. This pie is an excellent dish for a holiday table.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the hybrid include the attractive appearance of the fruit and tasty pulp.. Vitamin salads and winter preparations, side dishes and stuffed dishes are prepared from the vegetable. The plant is unpretentious in care, rarely gets sick, and is immune to insect pests. The hybrid shows stable and high productivity both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.
Among the disadvantages, they note the need for garter and bush formation. No more than three stepsons are left on one plant.
Reviews from experienced gardeners
Reviews of eggplant Bourgeois are mostly positive. However, sometimes there are neutral or negative comments.
Victoria, Saratov: “I planted eggplant Bourgeois last year. The manufacturer's promises coincided with the result. The hybrid does not require much attention and is resistant to sudden climate changes. The taste of the fruit is soft and not bitter.".
Olga, Moscow: “The bushes grew to 1.5 m, after a month I tied them to a support. The fruits set well, the yield was excellent. Fertilized with liquid manure and ammonium nitrate.Used to prepare baked dishes and stuffed with meat filling".
Igor, Orel: “The eggplant Bourgeois attracted me with its round fruits. I planted it in a greenhouse and expected to get large vegetables. However, the maximum weight of the fruit reached only 300 g. I looked after it regularly, I don’t know the reason for the meager harvest. Maybe it's the soil.".
Conclusion
Purple vegetables will brighten up any garden area. Especially if they have an original shape and a pleasant taste. Bourgeois, as befits a hybrid, is resistant to major crop diseases. It is planted after cabbage or carrots, on fertile and loose beds. Care consists of traditional procedures: watering, fertilizing and loosening.
Organic matter (manure, ash, droppings) and minerals (superphosphate, potassium salt, ammonium nitrate) help to get a tasty harvest. The fruits are harvested 3 months after planting. Eggplants are not stored for a long time, it is better to eat them or process them within 2-3 weeks.