Eggplant Clorinda F1: detailed description

Description

The Clorinda eggplant hybrid was developed in the Netherlands. It has a mid-season ripening period and produces fruit at a young age. The first fruits can be harvested a little more than two months after planting. This hybrid can change the intensity of its fruit color depending on where it was grown. A plant grown in the shade in unprotected soil will have a slightly lighter skin. This characteristic is unique to this vegetable and significantly distinguishes it from its closest relatives.

Clorinda is a crop characterized by high yields. It produces high-quality fruit. During the growing season, a bush can yield approximately 10 kilograms of large fruits. In the Netherlands, Clorinda is primarily used for canning and making caviar. It does not have a bitter taste and is seedless.

This crop is ideal for growing in protected soil, such as a greenhouse or hothouse. This variety of eggplant is resistant to low temperatures and viral diseases. During growth, the vegetable forms a strong, elastic stem, resembling a trunk. Furthermore, the plant develops a robust root system and numerous flowers per cluster. After the first flowers appear, there's no need to transplant the seedlings, as this ensures abundant, stable, and early harvests.

A hybrid of Dutch origin, it is resistant to stress, which typically occurs due to sudden changes in environmental conditions. The eggplants store well and withstand long-distance transport with ease. The recommended planting density is 16,000 plants per hectare. If you buy seeds directly from the manufacturer, you'll find 1,000 seeds per pack.

Video: Sowing Clorinda Seeds

This video will show you how to properly sow the seeds of this eggplant variety.

Description of the fruit

When ripe, the fruit can reach 0.2–0.25 meters in length. The average weight of an eggplant is 1.2 kilograms. The shape of the vegetable resembles a pear. Its distinctive feature is that the intensity of its color varies, depending directly on growing conditions. Thus, the vegetables can range in color from light lilac to a rich, dark purple. A distinctive feature of the hybrid fruit is that it is seedless. This characteristic lends an aesthetic appeal to many dishes and makes them easy to eat.

Features of agricultural technology

Before sowing, Clorinda seeds require treatment to disinfect them. Additionally, the seeds should be soaked in water until they swell. This procedure will also help remove any hollow seeds that float to the surface. These should be carefully collected and disposed of.

This hybrid is very sensitive to heat. Eggplant grows best in sunny areas with well-drained soil. Warm soil is the key to successful vegetable cultivation. Therefore, gardeners living in harsh climates use heated greenhouses for growing the plant. The plant grows tall and angular, so it's best to plant it 0.2–0.3 meters apart. The plants require careful and attentive watering. If neglected, the eggplants will grow small and bitter. The plant requires a constant, abundant supply of water. However, overwatering the soil is also a good idea; it shouldn't be constantly soggy. A hose or drip irrigation system can help with moisture management.

Bushes that have already produced large vegetables tend to droop toward the ground. Therefore, they need to be tied to a support. This is the only way to keep the eggplants upright.

Clorinda F1 seedlings are sold in original Dutch packaging, in 1,000-seed packages. They're easy to buy online. But what if you don't plan to plant a whole hectare of blueberries? Smaller quantities of seeds are available on the websites of domestic companies.

Harvesting

When ripe, the fruits take on a purple color of varying intensity. The first harvest is usually ready several months after the seeds sprout.

It's recommended to carefully cut the fruits rather than pick them. Gardening tools, such as pruning shears, are helpful. After harvesting each fruit, disinfect the tools. This is essential, as one or two of the fruit in the area may be affected by a disease.

The sap from a diseased plant can spread from the pruning shears to other eggplants, leading to mass infection and death of the plants.

The Clorinda eggplant hybrid was developed by Dutch breeders and has become very popular among Russian gardeners. These large, seedless vegetables are widely used in cooking for various dishes and for their attractive presentation.

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