Aubergine Rania F1 in GRAFTED seedlings
Aubergine Rania F1 in GRAFTED seedlings
Aubergine Rania F1 in GRAFTED seedlings
Solanum melongena Rania F1
Aubergine, Eggplant
All the pots were dislodged in the box, and I had to repot everything except the two tomato plants.
Bernard, 07/05/2024
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Description
The 'Rania' F1 Eggplant is a hybrid variety, early, which produces beautiful purple fruits streaked with cream white. Oval and about 20-22 cm (8-9in) long, they weigh on average between 250 and 300 grams and offer a sweet and melting flesh. Very productive and disease-resistant, it bears fruit abundantly from July to October. They can be cooked in various ways: alone or in ratatouille, tians, gratins, stuffed etc.
The grafted plug plants of the 'Rania' F1 Eggplant are planted from April to June, after the last frost. Grafting allows for a quicker and even more abundant harvest.
The grafting technique consists of giving a desired variety the root system of another specially selected variety, called a rootstock. This rootstock has excellent resistance to soil parasites and diseases, which brings extra vigour to the plant: it is then more resistant to difficult external conditions (such as cold climates) and will yield significantly higher than a non-grafted plant. The fruiting of grafted plants starts earlier and lower on the main stem.
The eggplant belongs to the Solanaceae family, like tomato, pepper, and potato. This plant, perennial in warm countries, is grown as an annual in our climates. It has ovate hairy leaves and offers small purple flowers from June to September. Depending on the varieties, eggplants can be round or long and of different colours: from black-purple to white, passing through yellow, with sometimes a uniform colour, sometimes streaked. A beautiful diversity to discover!
In the vegetable garden, this vegetable needs warmth to grow. It will appreciate the presence of flowers to attract insects and promote pollination.
Harvesting: pick the fruits with secateurs, from August to October (or from July for early varieties). The fruits are harvested slightly before ripeness.
Storage: Eggplants are to be consumed quickly and can be kept for a few days at room temperature or in the bottom of the refrigerator.
The gardener's tip: We recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protection, which allows the soil to remain moist, also limits weeding. You can also opt for a mineral mulch (bricks, slate, gravel) which will help accumulate heat.
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Planting and care
Planting:
Grow the plants by transplanting the plug plants into trays or pots with a diameter of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in), filled with compost. Attention: When transplanting grafted plants, do not bury the graft point! Place the plants in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
Planting in the ground should be done around mid-May or in June, when the risk of frost is gone. Plant the eggplant in full sun, in a sheltered location. It thrives in well-drained and rich soils. As the eggplant is a demanding vegetable, it will be necessary to add well-rotted compost in the previous autumn. In cooler regions, it is advisable to plant the eggplant in a greenhouse.
Soak the root ball in water for a few moments before planting. Space the plants 50 cm (20in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole, place your plant with the graft point at ground level, then cover with fine soil. Water thoroughly.
At the beginning of cultivation, protect the plants with a mini-tunnel or a frame to gain a few degrees.
The eggplant can also be grown in a pot, as long as it is placed in the sun. In this case, you can plant the plug plants directly into the pot.
Maintenance:
Regularly hoe and weed. Remove the suckers that develop at the base of the plant.
Water regularly, making sure not to wet the foliage to prevent the appearance of fungal diseases such as mildew. Drip irrigation is well suited.
Pruning will be necessary to promote fruit development. In July, cut the main stem above the 2nd flower. Repeat this operation on the new stems that develop. This way, you can expect to harvest an average of 7 to 8 fruits per plant.
Diseases and pests:
The Eggplant is susceptible, just like tomatoes, to mildew. This is a fungal disease caused by the Phytophthora infestans fungus. Mildew develops in hot and humid weather. Small spots appear, white on the undersides of the leaves and green-grey on top. To limit the risks, space the plants sufficiently and do not water the foliage. In terms of crop rotation, wait 4 years before growing a plant from the Solanaceae family in the same location and do not grow them in adjacent rows. If necessary, spray with Bordeaux mixture or preparations such as horsetail decoction or garlic tea.
The harvest can also be hindered by the Colorado potato beetle, an insect of the order Coleoptera. You will recognise it by its yellow head and its yellow and black striped body. The best solution, although a little time-consuming, is to remove them as they appear. As a preventive measure, sow blue flax seeds between your rows of eggplants. Sow from April to June in shallow furrows. In addition to its repellent effect against Colorado potato beetles, flax will brighten up your vegetable garden with its pretty little blue flowers.
Finally, you can protect young plants from slugs and snails by placing ash or coffee grounds nearby, to be renewed after rain.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.