Eggplant King of the North

Growing an eggplant King of the North in your area is quite problematic. The fact is that this culture is very demanding on growing conditions. Eggplant varieties King of the North love warmth and moisture. At the same time, they do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature. Therefore, it is better to plant this crop in areas protected from drafts, on the sunny side. However, this culture also does not like excessive heat, so the King of the North should not plant eggplants in the sun either.

If we talk about watering, then it should be noted that these eggplants of the King of the North are very fond of water, so the soil must be moistened throughout the season. It is especially important to choose the right varieties for planting in your area. This is necessary so that you can get a good harvest without putting in a lot of effort.

Eggplant King of the North: variety description and characteristics

Eggplant King of the North: photo of the variety

Eggplant King of the North is a first generation hybrid. Therefore, you will not be able to get seeds from him, however, this is the only drawback. Otherwise, this variety has many advantages. Therefore, it must be planted on your site if you want to grow excellent eggplants. The King of the North eggplant variety is very popular in the south of our country. And also in the Asian part.

From one bush, you can get up to 10 ripe King of the North eggplants. But, despite the fact that this variety was bred for cultivation in the harsh northern conditions, gardeners in the middle zone of our country loved it very much, it should also be noted that this variety is grown on an industrial scale, so be sure that the fruits of this the plants are very tasty, and the plants themselves are unpretentious. As we noted earlier, these plants do not need to be tended intensively. Since the King of the North eggplant was bred specifically for the northern regions, it can be noted that it is very frost-resistant. Therefore, weak frosts are not afraid of him. Remember that this variety is not very fond of the heat, so growing in the south is a little difficult.

The bushes of the King of the North eggplant variety are rather low. However, you should still maintain a distance between the plants, so leave up to 60 cm of free space in the aisles. But plant the plants themselves in the garden bed no closer than 40 centimeters from each other. Eggplant King is a fairly early ripe variety, so you can eat fresh eggplants already at the end of August.

The fruits of the King of the North eggplant are quite long, characteristically black in color with a beautiful sheen. However, the fruits are quite small in diameter, so they grow up to 40 centimeters in length. As you already understood, because of this, the bushes must be tied up so that the eggplants do not touch the ground. This must also be done so that the fruits do not rot when in contact with the soil. In order to avoid this, it is recommended to additionally mulch the soil. Mulching is carried out in the early stages of plant development, using sawdust, straw and compost for this.

Eggplant Growing King of the North

Eggplant King of the North: video about the variety

As you know, King of the North eggplants are grown using seedlings. This is necessary so that the plants have time to bear fruit, and the harvest to ripen. Eggplants King of the North develop very slowly, so they are planted on seedlings at the end of winter.After the plants get stronger, they can be determined for a permanent habitat, but remember that eggplants do not like diving, so if possible, protect the plants from this event.

It is necessary to plant the King of the North eggplants in open ground only when the soil warms up well, since eggplants are considered very heat-loving vegetables. Very often, the beds are fertilized with organic matter. However, it is better to do this in the fall, so that fresh organic fertilizers can rot during the winter. Mineral fertilizers are applied throughout the growing season. Eggplants King of the North love nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron and manganese, as well as some other trace elements. Very often, gardeners mulch the soil, and also add compost to the soil. Usually, before planting, wood ash and other fertilizers are added to the holes, and then the seedlings are planted.

Remember that plants need to be watered vigorously in order for their root system to take root safely in a new place. The King of the North eggplants have a fairly powerful root system, but remember: it lies almost on the surface, so when weeding the area, do not damage the roots of the plants.

The bushes usually form rather large fruits, but the extra ones should still be cut off, since 1 bush cannot feed more than 10 eggplant. He simply does not have the strength to do it. To plant this type of eggplant, you need to choose a sunny place well protected from the wind. Eggplants of the King of the North variety can be planted between bushes or trees, as well as near fences or agricultural buildings, however, excessive shading of the site negatively affects the development of plants. Some gardeners recommend blocking the bushes from the wind with plexiglass.

If we talk about the cultures of neighbors, then the beneficial effect of legumes on the development of eggplant should be highlighted, so you can alternate planting, for example, beans with eggplant.

Legumes enrich the land with nitrogen, and nitrogen is very necessary for the development of eggplant. This vegetable crop is also susceptible to the influence of fungal diseases, therefore, protect the bushes and avoid waterlogging of the soil, because it is such an environment that is considered the most favorable for the reproduction of the fungus.

Weed the beds in time and protect the plants from weeds.

Eggplant King of the North: reviews of gardeners

• Alexandra Andreevna, Sverdlovsk region: “I grow the King of the North eggplant variety on the recommendation of a friend. I can say that the King's eggplant is very unpretentious, but the harvest is excellent. And if you live in the northern regions of our country, then you simply must plant the King of the North eggplant varieties on your site. Believe me, it will bring you and your family a lot of fruits, benefits and pleasure. "
• Evgeniya Viktorovna, Chelyabinsk region: “The fruit of one King of the North eggplant weighs about 200-300 grams, the flesh is quite dense, white in color with a wonderful aroma and taste. It should be noted that there are no thorns on these plants, so it is quite easy to harvest the fruits. As the first fruits of the King of the North eggplant ripen, the upper ones begin to ripen, so I get fresh vegetables throughout the summer season. The King of the North also did not find any serious problems in growing eggplant, so I recommend this variety with confidence. "