Abstract: ‘Jinqiezao 1’is a new F1 hybrid of eggplant developed by crossing inbred line 24-1-2-9-7
selected from‘Duanba Hei’with inbred line 10-4-8-8 selected from‘Xinzhou Xiaohongqie’. It grows
vigorously，the first flower is in 7–8 th node，and the average fruit weight is about 500 g. The shape of
fruit is nearly round with black purple skin and good luster，the color of flesh is light green and the flesh is
firmness. It has high quality，good commodity，and early maturity. It also has high disease resistance，no
earlier senescence and high yield. It is suitable for cultivation in spring as well as summer in open field of
Shanxi or the same climate conditions areas.

Key words: eggplant, early-maturing, cultivar