India is considered to be the birthplace of eggplants, from where they came to Russia only in the 18th century. Thanks to its high taste qualities, abundance of cooking options and healthy eating, eggplants quickly gained popularity along with other vegetables. However, for most summer residents and gardeners, eggplants remain a “dark horse” and it is not always clear which variety is best to choose for your region and climate.
Alekseevsky
An early ripening variety of eggplant, excellent for regions with short summers. Resistant to light frosts and most diseases. It has fruits of a classic cylindrical shape, dark purple color, weighing on average about 170 grams. The pulp is white, without any bitter taste or hard veins. Taste qualities are assessed as high.
Diamond
High-yielding mid-season eggplant variety. Due to its compact size, it is excellent for planting in greenhouses. Glossy cylindrical fruits are considered fully ripe after acquiring a brownish-brown color. This variety is also valued for its excellent taste and abundance of vitamins and minerals. Excellent for preservation.
Albatross
A mid-season variety with good frost resistance, which makes it possible to plant eggplant seedlings immediately in open ground. The bushes are compact, no more than 60 cm high. Another feature of the variety is its rather large fruits, up to half a kilogram, flattened pear-shaped. That is why this variety has a special position in cooking.
Banana
One of the earliest ripening varieties of eggplant. However, due to low resistance to frost, seedlings should be planted in open ground no earlier than the beginning of June. The bush of the plant is quite spreading, but no more than 55 cm high. The fruit has a slightly curved cylindrical shape, up to 30 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. The pulp is soft white, without bitterness, excellent for canning and frying.
Baltic
A mid-season variety of eggplant, with proper care, shows record yields for this vegetable. Loves a mild, warm climate, suitable for planting in open ground in Ukraine and southern Russia. The bush of the plant is quite compact, up to 70 cm high. When ripe, the fruit has a shiny black color and an average weight of 200 grams. In cooking, this variety of eggplant is especially recommended as the most suitable for preparing caviar.
Hippopotamus
A mid-season variety, with good resistance to frost and many diseases, suitable for planting directly in open ground, which is why it is quite popular in the Moscow region. Separately, it is worth noting the high yield of the variety. The fruit itself is pear-shaped and dark purple in color. The pulp has a slightly greenish tint, is soft in consistency, and has an excellent taste.
Valentina
An early variety of eggplant that produces a harvest already at the end of the third month after full germination. It has average resistance to frost, so it is safer to plant seedlings in protected soil. The eggplant fruit is cylindrical in shape and, when ripe, acquires a color from dark purple to black. The skin of the fruit is smooth, without cracks. The pulp is slightly greenish-white, firm, without bitterness.
Faith
An early ripening variety of eggplant, suitable for planting under film and in open ground. Has a high yield. The bush is compact and can reach a meter in height, which is why it often needs staking. The fruit has the shape of a slightly stretched pear and is bright purple in color, weighing up to 200 grams. The pulp of the vegetable is pure white, without voids. Great for frying.
Galina
An early variety of eggplant for planting in open ground. Resistant to night temperature changes, maintaining good yield in bad weather conditions. With a good harvest, the tall stem of the plant needs to be tied up. The fruit has a classic shape, medium size, weighing up to 220 grams. In cooking, having no bitterness and voids, the pulp is most often used for preservation.
Dragon
An early ripening variety, suitable for regions with short, cool summers. Resistant to many diseases. It is better to plant seedlings in protected soil. The plant is semi-spreading, up to a meter high. The shape of the fruit resembles a pear and, when ripe, acquires a dark purple color. It has the highest taste, which is why it is widely used in preparing many dishes.
Giselle
An early ripening variety of eggplant. It is distinguished by good resistance to frost and the ability to plant directly in open ground, which ensured this hybrid high popularity in Siberia. Proper care guarantees long fruiting and high yields. A special feature of this variety is the possibility of long-term storage of fruits while maintaining excellent taste.
Green
Early ripening variety. It is best to plant eggplant seedlings in well-warmed, protected soil. The bush of the plant is compact and low-growing. Productivity is low. The main feature of the variety are ellipsoidal fruits with a green glossy color. The pulp of the vegetable is white, without bitterness and voids. Taste qualities are assessed as good.
Clorinda
A mid-early eggplant variety with very good yield. This hybrid was bred specifically for cultivation in regions with difficult climates; it tolerates frost well and is resistant to most diseases. The bush is medium spreading and needs staking. The fruits are oval-shaped, with a beautiful black-diamond tint, up to 22 cm in length. The pulp is without bitterness, with excellent taste.
King of the North
An ultra-early variety of eggplant. The rapid ripening of fruits, good resistance to frost and disease, make this hybrid ideal for growing in harsh climates and short, cold summers. The fruits reach a length of up to 30 cm. The eggplant pulp is white and has no bitter taste. Widely used in canning and cooking.
Long Pop
An early variety of eggplant, bred by German selectors. It is planted in protected soil, does not tolerate frost well, and is resistant to diseases. Is different good harvest ness. The fruits are oblong in shape with a glossy black color. The pulp is white, firm, with a slight bitter taste. The harvest can be stored for a long time without spoiling the fruit or losing its taste.
Marzipan
An early ripening variety of eggplant. Seedlings are planted in both protected and open ground, but only in the absence of heavy frosts. Resistant to drought and diseases. Eggplant fruits have a dark purple glossy color, up to 15 cm long and weighing about 300 grams. The pulp is white, tender and without bitterness. In cooking, it is most often used for frying and stuffing.
Murzik
An early ripening variety of eggplant. Suitable for planting in protected and open ground, but not earlier than the beginning of June. Resistant to diseases, drought and light frosts. The bush is spreading and stunted, which is why the lower fruits often touch the ground and spoil. The fruit is oval-shaped, glossy, purple in color. The pulp is white, firm in consistency, almost without bitterness.
Nadir
An ultra-early variety of eggplant that, with proper care, can produce a harvest at the end of the second month after planting the seedlings. The bush is compact and low-growing, excellent for low greenhouses. The fruit is cylindrical in shape, with a smooth matte skin of dark purple color, weighing up to 200 grams. The pulp itself is creamy-white, dense, without bitterness, the taste is very high.
Premier
An early ripening variety of eggplant, produced by domestic breeders. It tolerates frost and drought well and is resistant to most diseases. In areas with a mild climate, seedlings can be planted directly in open ground. The fruit has a slightly oval-cylindrical shape, very large, up to half a kilogram. The pulp is pure white and has no bitter taste. The taste is excellent.
Piglet
Mid-season variety of eggplant with average yield. Does not tolerate frosts; it is planted only in well-heated, protected soil. The bushes of the plant are semi-spreading, up to 60 cm high. The fruits have the shape of a ball of glossy light purple color, weighing up to 330 grams. The pulp is white, very tender, without bitterness. Has high taste qualities. The variety is excellent for frying and stewing.
Robin Hood
An early variety of eggplant. It tolerates frost well, is resistant to bad weather conditions and many diseases. Very high yielding. The plants are spreading, reaching a height of up to a meter; with a good harvest they need staking. The fruits are pear-shaped, medium in size, weighing up to 300 grams. The pulp of the fruit is white, firm, without bitterness. Does not lose taste even after long-term freezing.
Roma
Mid-season hybrid variety eggplants specially bred for areas with harsh climates and cold summers. It is resistant to frost and produces a good harvest even with minimal care. Eggplant fruits have an elongated cylindrical shape, the skin is smooth, without cracks, and weighs up to 300 grams. The pulp has a slightly greenish tint, without bitterness. In cooking it is used for preparing caviar and baking.
Samurai
Mid-season variety of eggplant, hybrid. The main difference of the variety is the carpal ovary of fruits, from three to six pieces in a brush. Suitable for growing under film and in open ground. The fruits are cylindrical in shape, dark purple glossy color, peel with small cracks. The average fruit weight is about 200 grams. The flesh is dark white, firm but tender, with a slight bitterness.
Sauran
Mid-season variety of eggplant. The variety has good yield, but is very demanding on growing conditions. Does not tolerate frost, needs abundant watering and long daylight hours. The bush is medium spreading, of medium height. The fruits are pear-shaped and, when ripe, acquire a glossy dark purple color. The pulp is white, not bitter. Fruits can be stored for a long time without spoilage or loss of taste.
Station wagon
Mid-season variety of eggplant. Weakly resistant to frost, has good immunity to most diseases. The plant bushes are compact, up to 90 cm high, and need staking. The fruits are miniature in size, turning dark purple when ripe, weighing up to 170 grams. The pulp is cream-colored, soft and loose, not bitter. It has excellent taste.
Black handsome
Mid-season variety of eggplant, high-yielding. Seedlings should be planted only in protected soil and reliably preserved from frost. The plants are compact, low, with an ovary at the bottom of the stem, which is why the fruits often end up on the ground. The eggplant fruit is cylindrical, medium in size; when ripe, the peel becomes black with a purple tint. The pulp is firm, without the taste of bitterness.
Black Prince
An early ripening variety of eggplant. It tolerates frost well and is suitable for planting in unprotected soil. It is resistant to adverse weather conditions, has immunity to diseases, and is highly productive. The plant is medium spreading, up to 70 cm high, does not need staking. The fruit is cylindrical in shape, the color of the peel of the ripe vegetable is bright purple. The pulp is white, not bitter.
Nutcracker
A super early hybrid of eggplants, it takes about 45 days from planting the seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits. Weakly resistant to frost, seedlings should only be planted in protected soil. Easy to care for, disease resistant. The bush is compact, of medium height. Fruits of classic shape and color, weighing up to 300 grams. The harvest can be stored for a long time without spoiling the product or losing its taste.
Epic
An early hybrid of eggplants, bred by breeders specifically for cultivation in the difficult climate of Russia. It tolerates frost well, is easy to care for, and is resistant to drought and disease. The plant is compact and low. The fruit has a stretched drop-shaped shape, a smooth peel, with a purple-black color, weighing up to 300 grams. Taste qualities are assessed as very high.
Japanese dwarf
An early ripening variety of eggplant, characterized by high productivity. Moderately resistant to frost, suitable for planting under film and in open ground no earlier than the beginning of summer. The bushes are low-growing, about 40 cm high. But with abundant fruiting, they may need to be tied up. The fruits have the shape of a slightly flattened pear, the peel is thin, with a bright purple tint. The pulp is white, slightly loose, without bitterness.
Growing the crop is not widespread, but most summer residents still grow vegetables on their plots. How to choose eggplant varieties that are suitable for planting in your region of residence. Differences and characteristics of species from each other. Correct selection types of culture - half the success.
It is difficult to definitively answer the question of which manufacturer’s seeds are the best. The main thing when choosing is to take into account those characteristics that are necessary for cultivation in a certain region:
- cold resistance;
- fruiting in changeable weather conditions;
- high immunity;
- productivity and other important characteristics.
Many eggplants are grown everywhere, and the manufacturer guarantees that they will have 100% germination. The acquisition of any type of crop will be successful if you follow all the subtleties of care when planting.
The most successful eggplant varieties for open beds
Planting a crop in open ground is not a problem. You should carefully select the variety or hybrid that will be grown. The summer resident pays attention to species that are popular among vegetable growers. It is better to choose from early or mid-season varieties, since later ones may not ripen. The only option to get a harvest from plants is to plant seedling method.
A short description of the types of crops for open ground will help you choose early-ripening, tasty and unpretentious species plants.
Alekseevsky
The variety ranks first among eggplants adapted for growing in open ground. The peculiarity of the species is that the plants can tolerate sudden temperature changes, are not picky and independently fight pathogens.
Description:
- bushes 70 cm;
- highly branched;
- ripen in 115-125 days;
- cylindrical shape;
- purple;
- fruit weight 150 g;
- the pulp is dense, tender, no characteristic bitterness;
- harvest volume 9 kg per 1 m².
Growing the Alekseevsky variety will not cause any trouble even for a beginner. And the resulting harvest will satisfy the need for this vegetable.
Vakula
Excellent for growing on site. The only negative is that the abundance of fruit breaks the branches of the plants, so it is recommended to tie it up. The bushes have no thorns.
Characteristic:
- bushes grow up to 1.5 m;
- ripen on the 100th day;
- ellipsoidal shape;
- color dark purple;
- the pulp is without voids, dense, has no characteristic bitterness;
- maximum weight 400 g;
- harvest volume per 1 m² is 9-12 kg.
A distinctive feature of the variety is the uniform ripening of vegetables. Therefore, Vakula is often grown on an industrial scale.
Banana
The vegetable received its name due to its external resemblance to the fruit. The variety bears fruit together, special care does not require. Grows on almost any soil and is not picky.
Description:
- low bushes up to 60 cm;
- short stem;
- pubescence is weak;
- cylindrical shape, sometimes curved;
- color deep purple;
- the pulp is light, not bitter;
- eggplant weight 150-160 g;
- harvest volume from 1 m² 4 kg.
The vegetable is easily transported, lasts a long time without losing its commercial qualities. The taste characteristics allow the vegetable to be used for winter preparations and any dishes.
The peculiarity of the fruits of this variety is that eggplants grow red. In addition, the plant is suitable for decorating the site. Skillful arrangement of bushes will help decorate any corner.
Characteristic:
- size of an adult plant is 70 cm;
- flowers are large, white;
- ripen within 110 days;
- round shape;
- color bright orange;
- the pulp is yellowish in color, without characteristic bitterness;
- weight 180 g;
- harvest volume 3 kg from 1 plant.
Harvest view Chinese lantern loved by many summer residents. Growing plants is no different.
Emerald F1
The hybrid is unpretentious and has immunity to diseases. Unusual green fruits are the hallmark of plants.
Description:
- grows up to 100 cm;
- spreading;
- matures on the 105-110th day;
- elongated cylindrical shape;
- weight up to 400 g;
- the pulp is dense, beige, without bitterness;
- harvest volume is 4-5 kg per 1 m².
Required preventative treatment from insect attacks. Use chemicals or folk remedies.
It is better to use proven methods from the people's piggy bank. These methods will not harm the human body.
Negus
For planting in open ground, it is necessary to select varieties that bear fruit, regardless of weather changes and other related factors. Example good looking The crop for the plot is eggplant Negus. The variety is very different early ripening, ready for consumption much earlier than its counterparts.
Characteristic:
- plant size 50-60 cm;
- round, barrel-shaped;
- dark purple skin;
- vegetable weight 150-300 g;
- the pulp is light, tender, without characteristic bitterness;
- harvest volume 4.5 m2.
This species has several features. In addition to early ripening, it is distinguished by the fact that with timely harvesting it extends the growing season. With the relatively small weight of one eggplant, their number on one bush is 15-25 pieces. Suitable for any method of use, consumption.
Valentina
It has high immunity to diseases. It ripens early, so it is often grown in open ground. For propagation, you should not collect seeds yourself; the crop will not repeat the parental properties in the second year.
Description:
- height 80-95 cm;
- erect;
- semi-spreading;
- vigorous;
- the trunk is pubescent;
- ripens on the 90th day;
- drop-shaped, elongated shape;
- 5 cm in diameter;
- length 26 cm;
- weight 200-250 g;
- the pulp is beige, without characteristic bitterness;
- harvest volume 3 kg per 1 m 2.
A small number of seeds in a vegetable is a characteristic feature of the variety. In addition, Valentina is valued for maintaining its presentation and taste characteristics after 30 days of storage in a cool room.
Bourgeois
A hybrid that requires attention during cultivation. The yield is high, stable, and ripens gradually over 1.5 months. Most valued by summer residents for its unusual appearance and rich color. Some fruits on plants grow large, up to 1 kg.
Characteristic:
- height 1.6 m;
- not branched;
- not spreading;
- practically without thorns;
- slightly pubescent;
- ripen within 100-115 days;
- spherical shape;
- purple;
- in diameter 13 cm;
- a vegetable weighs on average 330 g;
- harvest volume is 4.7 kg per 1 m 2.
In addition to these characteristics, gardeners note the taste of the vegetable. The undemanding nature and disease resistance inherent in Bourgeois eggplants is also welcomed by vegetable growers.
Joker
The formation of carpal ovaries is regarded as a feature of this variety. About 100 fruits are produced on one plant. The size of eggplants varies, the ovaries do not fall off.
Description:
- adult plant size 1.3 m;
- highly branched;
- ripens in 85-100 days;
- the shape of the vegetable is elliptical;
- color lilac or hot pink;
- length 17 cm;
- diameter 6 cm;
- the pulp is compacted, light, without the characteristic bitter taste and voids;
- yield 6-8 kg per 1 m 2.
Many people plant the crop for sale because it tolerates transportation well over long distances. Balagur retains its presentation well.
Dragon
The Drakosha eggplant variety was bred especially for regions with risky farming. The peculiarity of Drakosha eggplants is their ability to grow in soils with poor fertility.
Description:
- bush size 1 m;
- medium leafy;
- medium branched;
- slightly pubescent;
- ripens on the 100-120th day;
- pear-shaped;
- the skin is smooth and shiny, purple in color;
- weight 300 g;
- length 21 cm;
- harvest volume is 5 kg per 1 m 2.
Drakosha has excellent field health and is undemanding to care, for these reasons it is the choice of many summer residents.
The hybrid grows in the most unfavorable conditions. Does not require gartering or shaping; the plant can withstand the weight of vegetables. The harvest is stable and high. The hybrid was bred specifically for regions with risky farming.
Characteristic:
- powerful bush;
- height 55-60 cm;
- stems and veins on leaves are purple;
- without thorns;
- oblong shape;
- dark purple color;
- length 20-30 cm;
- diameter 6-7 cm;
- the pulp is tasty, tender, light in color, without streaks and characteristic bitterness;
- harvest volume up to 4.2 kg per plant.
The cold resistance of plants allows them to be grown in regions where weather conditions are unstable. Productivity and long shelf life allow the fruit to be grown on an industrial scale. Another advantage of this variety is that it has high immunity. Since the fruits have no bitterness, they are used for preparing dishes and preparations for the winter. The disadvantages are that the King of the North does not tolerate heat, and seed material cannot be collected from it.
Premier
Developed by breeders, the Premier crop species tolerates light frosts and drought well. Has high immunity. When grown in regions with a warm climate, direct planting in beds is provided.
Description:
- bush height 60 cm;
- highly branched;
- heavily leafy;
- erect;
- ready for use on the 115th day;
- pear-shaped;
- color deep purple;
- dense white pulp, without characteristic bitterness;
- harvest volume 3.5 kg per 1 m 2.
Excellent taste, long shelf life and preservation of commercial properties allow the fruit to be grown on an industrial scale.
The unpretentious plant grows in any conditions and produces record yields if the rules of agricultural technology are observed. The growing process is no different.
Characteristic:
- height of bushes 60-80 cm.
- semi-spreading;
- stems and leaves of a dark shade;
- plant with thorns;
- ripens on the 90-110th day;
- pear-shaped or cylindrical shape;
- the skin is glossy, deep purple in color;
- a vegetable weighs on average 200 g;
- length 18-20 cm;
- the flesh is pale yellow, very tender;
- few seeds;
- there is no bitterness, it is completely absent;
- harvest volume is from 3 to 6 kg per 1 m 2.
It can be grown by any method and forms ovaries constantly. It has high immunity, independently fighting pathogens. Of the minuses important point The fact is that the Black Prince variety categorically does not tolerate shade.
A good option for growing in open ground, which does not require much care and attention. Its cultivation has no special features. It is enough to follow the usual techniques.
Description:
- plant height 0.8-1.2 m;
- semi-spreading;
- loose;
- vigorous;
- fruits 2-7 pcs. on the plant, are they arranged in a bunch or radially;
- ready for use after 125-135 days;
- cylindrical shape;
- length 18 cm;
- diameter 5 cm;
- pink skin;
- weight 200-450 g;
- yield 7.6 kg per 1 m 2.
Pink flamingo eggplants are not at all difficult to grow in your garden. They have high immunity to cultural diseases. They are stored for a long time, maintaining their presentation and taste.
Nutcracker
The vegetable is suitable for any method of consumption; it is used for preparing main courses and wraps for the winter. The plants are undemanding to the composition of the soil and are not picky in their care.
Characteristic:
- reach 1 m in height;
- spreading;
- matures on the 110th day;
- drop-shaped or pear-shaped;
- the skin is glossy, purple in color;
- weight 350 g;
- P ri proper cultivation ,If all care standards are observed, the weight of one vegetable reaches 800 g;
- length 12 cm;
- the pulp is light, without characteristic bitterness;
- harvest volume is 5 kg per 1 m 2.
During long-term storage, the vegetable does not lose its presentation. The hybrid is not suitable for collecting seeds on your own. It is necessary to purchase planting material from a special store.
The best mid-season eggplant varieties for open ground
Another name for the fruit is blue. The variety of options from different manufacturers amazes the imagination of even the most sophisticated gourmets. It is important to take into account the characteristics of the region of residence and the necessary properties that are necessary to meet family needs.
Diamond
A variety of crop that has been on the market for a long period of time. Summer residents trust the variety due to its good germination. Diamond is a species that almost always produces a rich harvest.
Description:
- plant size 70 cm;
- highly branched;
- compact;
- many stepsons are formed;
- ready for use after 150 days;
- cylindrical shape;
- dark purple skin;
- average weight 160 g;
- length 18 cm;
- diameter 6 cm;
- the pulp is greenish in color, with a small number of seeds;
- maximum yield from 1 m 2 7.5 kg.
Almaz is a proven eggplant variety that has been tested over the years. Inexperienced summer residents consider it the most unpretentious and undemanding to care.
Albatross
A productive crop variety that has high immunity. The shoots appear quickly and the bushes grow quickly if the rules of agricultural technology are followed.
Characteristic:
- grows up to 70 cm;
- bush compact, closed;
- ready for use on the 135th day;
- pear-shaped;
- skin color dark purple;
- average weight 200 g;
- length 20 cm;
- diameter 4-6 cm;
- pulp without characteristic bitterness;
- The harvest volume per 1 m2 is 7-8 kg.
In addition to the listed characteristics, plants are resistant to temperature changes. There are no differences in the cultivation of the variety. Planting material is collected independently. Albatross eggplant is undemanding when it comes to fertilizing; it develops and bears fruit in any soil mixture.
A popular crop variety, the cultivation of which will not only benefit the body, but will also please the eye. There are no special features for caring for plants. They are grown in the same way as other varieties.
Description:
- grows up to 60-75 cm;
- compact bushes;
- medium height;
- medium branched;
- ripen on the 120-135th day after planting in a permanent place;
- round or oval shape;
- Orange color;
- diameter up to 8 cm;
- the pulp is tasty, yellow, without characteristic bitterness;
- yield 2-3 kg per 1 m 2.
Those fruits that are slightly reddish are eaten. The more intense the shade of a vegetable, the higher the percentage of bitterness of the vegetable. Brazilian orange variety eggplant is not very popular among summer residents. It is grown by gourmets and exotic lovers.
Baltic
Plants of this variety are unpretentious and do not require special care.
Characteristic:
- grows up to 0.75 m;
- medium height;
- ripen within 145 days;
- oblong shape;
- skin color dark purple;
- taste without characteristic bitterness;
- the pulp is light;
- average weight 250 g;
- harvest volume 7 kg per 1 m 2.
If you properly care for the plants and comply with all the requirements of agricultural technology, you will get the maximum yield.
Marzipan
A variety with high immunity, bears fruit in hot weather, right up to severe frosts.
Description:
- grows up to 65-75 cm;
- ramified;
- there are a lot of fruits on the bushes;
- pear-shaped;
- skin color dark purple;
- the creamy pulp is very dense, without characteristic bitterness and without seeds;
- average weight 300 g;
- length 18 cm;
- diameter 8 cm;
- harvest volume is 3-4 kg per 1 m 2.
Planting the Marzipan variety will not cause any trouble. for an experienced summer resident, nor a beginner. Carefully following the advice of experienced vegetable growers will help you get a record harvest.
Mantle
Unusual appearance of fruits business card of this variety. Fruit small size, with excellent taste characteristics. Used for preparing hot dishes and cold appetizers.
Characteristic:
- grows up to 50-65 cm;
- highly branched;
- leafy;
- round shape;
- weight 80-100 g;
- color yellow-green.
Used to decorate the area. But experienced housewives find use for them on the table.
Hippopotamus
A productive hybrid with enviable characteristics, high immunity and low maintenance requirements.
Description:
- reaches 145 cm;
- moderately pubescent;
- ripens in 100-115 days;
- pear-shaped;
- color purple;
- glossy skin;
- weight 200-300 g;
- length 14-16 cm;
- diameter 7 cm;
- yield up to 6 kg from 1 bush.
High harvest volumes have made the variety a favorite among many summer residents.
Clorinda
The hybrid is large-fruited and high-yielding.
Characteristic:
- grows up to 1 m;
- ripens within 120 days;
- oval-shaped fruits;
- dark blue;
- the pulp is white, without bitterness;
- length 25 cm;
- diameter 10 cm;
- weight reaches 1.5 kg;
- yield from 1 m 2 6 kg.
The Dutch hybrid has high immunity and is stress-resistant, does not respond to low temperatures.
Roma
A variety of hybrid crop that has a number of positive properties, for which it is valued and chosen by summer residents.
Description:
- grows up to 2 m;
- matures within 80 days after planting in a permanent place;
- elongated pear-shaped shape;
- color dark purple;
- the skin is smooth, glossy;
- the pulp is light, without bitterness;
- length 22 cm;
- diameter 8-10 cm;
- weight up to 250 g;
- yield 5 kg per 1 m 2.
Harvest well kept. And the plants themselves are resistant to diseases.
The peculiarity of the variety is that the plants are able to bear fruit under unfavorable conditions.
Characteristic:
- ripens within 140 days;
- elliptical fruits;
- dark purple color;
- glossy peel;
- length 15 cm;
- diameter 10;
- the pulp is beige, without a characteristic bitterness;
- yield 12 kg per 1 m 2.
The fruits are used for any type of cooking, from stews to winter preparations.
An excellent variety for growing in open ground. Its fruits are used to prepare a wide variety of dishes.
Description:
- grows up to 1.5 meters;
- ripens in 120 days;
- color black-violet;
- spherical shape;
- diameter 15 cm;
- weight up to 700 g;
- yield 3-4 kg per 1 m 2.
Sancho Panza eggplants are resistant to diseases characteristic of the crop. They do not require any effort to grow.
Swan
The fruits of this variety are of an unusual white color. Summer residents value eggplants for their excellent taste and lack of bitterness.
Characteristic:
- grows up to 50-70 cm;
- ripens in 115-120 days;
- fruit shape is elongated-cylindrical;
- weight 250 g;
- length 20 cm;
- diameter 7 cm;
- the flesh is white;
- yield 18 kg per 1 m 2.
The swan variety of eggplant is valued for its positive properties, including a long shelf life, preservation of presentation and taste characteristics. The plant is immune to diseases and is easy to care for.
Sailor
It deserves the attention of summer residents due to its characteristics: unpretentiousness and low maintenance requirements. The variety got its name because of its striped color.
Description:
- grows up to 1 m;
- forms many side shoots;
- pear-shaped;
- length 17 cm;
- diameter 5-8 cm;
- weight up to 400 g, following all the techniques, fruits weighing up to 1 kg are obtained;
- yield up to 8 kg per 1 m 2.
No less exotic fruit of unusual color. Suitable for those summer residents who dream of decorating their plot with useful plants.
Characteristic:
- tall spreading bushes 70 cm;
- ripen on the 115th day;
- oblong shape;
- color: the surface is divided into strips of various shades: from pink to lilac;
- weight 250 g;
- diameter 10 cm;
- length 17 cm;
- the pulp is light, without bitterness;
- yield up to 6 kg per 1 m 2.
Growing this vegetable will help decorate any area. And the benefits of using it for cooking have not diminished at all.
Late ripening varieties
Any late variety for open ground it is grown through seedlings. Otherwise, there is a high probability that all future harvest will be ruined by the first autumn frosts. The choice of variety remains with the summer resident. It is important to take into account all the necessary signs and conditions for successful cultivation.
Summer residents choose this variety because of its high yield. In addition, the fruits of the Black Beauty are used for any method of preparation.
Description:
- plant height 70 cm;
- moderately spreading;
- stem pubescent;
- matures within 135 days;
- pear-shaped;
- fruit weight 300-400 g;
- length 15-17 cm;
- the pulp is yellow, without bitterness and with a small number of seeds;
- the skin is thin, glossy;
- yield 6-9 kg per 1 m 2.
Stable harvest and high resistance to diseases makes the variety popular among summer residents. But besides positive aspects, there are also negative ones. The black beauty does not tolerate low temperatures and is picky about the composition of the soil.
Sophia
A relatively new variety of eggplant. It is characterized by high disease resistance and excellent yield.
Characteristic:
- grows up to 1.5 m;
- ripens in 145 days;
- pear-shaped;
- color dark purple;
- length 30 cm;
- weight 800 g;
- the pulp is light, without bitterness;
- yield 5-7 kg per 1 m 2.
The peculiarity of the Sophia type of eggplant is that they are stored for 3 months without loss of taste and presentation. Forms ovaries even in unfavorable weather conditions.
Mishutka
An eggplant variety that can produce big harvest. It is popular among summer residents because it is not picky and easy to care for.
Description:
- reaches 80-90 cm;
- medium leafy;
- medium branched;
- ripen on the 145th day;
- round, sometimes pear-shaped;
- the color is almost black;
- weight 250 g;
- length 13-16 cm;
- diameter 8-10 cm;
- the pulp is light without characteristic bitterness;
- the yield is 5 kg per 1 m 2.
Unique Feature plant culture of this variety is the simultaneous formation of several ovaries from one raceme. The variety has excellent field health and is able to form ovaries, regardless of climatic features growing region.
The best varieties of eggplants for central Russia
It is not difficult to select the types of crops; it is enough to take into account that plants have different characteristics. Select varieties that bear fruit in this climatic zone. In addition to choosing the type, the specifics of planting and caring for eggplants are strictly observed. In return, the plants will be rewarded with the stated yield indicators. Short summer middle zone mostly cold. When choosing a variety to grow, you need to look for suitable plants.
Hybrids must be resistant to temperature changes. Be able to form ovaries in conditions of limited daylight.
An abundance of varieties from different manufacturers is amazing. The vegetable grower just has to choose the right one and start growing.
Cold-resistant species:
- Purple Haze;
- King in the North;
- Valentina F1;
- Long purple;
- Siberian early ripening;
- Dwarf early.
- Czech early;
- Diamond;
- Northern Blues;
- Alenka;
- Fluff;
- Amethyst;
- Kirovsky.
It is advisable to grow eggplants seedling method. This way they grow much faster than those sown directly in the garden. The variety of varieties helps the gardener choose a plant that fully meets his expectations.
After the introduction of a blockade on most products from European countries, residents of our state began to pay more attention to their own cultivation of vegetables. Eggplants have become very popular. They are rich in microelements, fiber and vitamins.
Besides low-calorie product, and therefore it is included in the diet of everyone who leads an active lifestyle. There are many varieties of culture known in the world, and the best varieties eggplants for open ground are collected in one list, updated with new species.
This plant is perennial, but since seeds are always available for sale, there is no need to grow them for breeding planting material.
Features of care
The nightshade family vegetable varies in shape, color and taste. In cooking it used for preparing second courses and preparations for the winter.
Sowing time
If there is a heated greenhouse, everything is clear, but otherwise it is necessary to calculate in advance the time when the weather will no longer be frost-free. The most optimal age for seedlings is 60–70 days. Thus, when planting in open ground, for example, from June 10, it is necessary to sow seeds in the second half of March.
Seed treatment
Last year's seeds are considered the best. They should be warmed up at a temperature of + 250 C for about four hours, and then for not 40 minutes the temperature rises to +400 C. Next planting material processed with a manganese solution, washed with water and sent into a solution of stimulants (aloe mumiyo or special products).
In order to activate the seeds before sowing, they should be placed on gauze moistened with water and left for a couple of days. Determining the timing of sowing depends on the variety.
The soil
Eggplant - very demanding crop. The soil must be nutritious and breathable. It should be added to mineral fertilizers(potassium, superforsate, saltpeter), manure and compost. In poor soil the plant will develop very slowly. You need to remember that this crop is too sensitive to the “black leg” disease, and therefore before sowing the soil is watered with boiling water, disinfected or calcined on a baking sheet.
Eggplant
Growing seedlings
You can sow eggplants in special pots. This will avoid injury to the root system during transplantation. After germination, the strongest shoot is left, and the rest are removed. When planning to pick, you can sow first in a common box, and then distribute the seedlings among other containers.
Transplantation into open ground
In the garden you should find a site on a hill which is well lit. Even in excellent soil, sand and humus are first added to saturate the soil. nutrients and her relief. 2 hours before planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly, and then placed vertically in the furrow and sprinkled with soil. The distance between the bushes should be at least 40 cm. They need to be watered warm water so that the culture takes root better.
Early varieties of eggplant
Residents of central Russia for planting in open ground It is worth choosing a culture of early ripening varieties that are frost-resistant and invulnerable to diseases of the nightshade family.
Mid-season varieties of eggplants
This type of culture The first harvest occurs on days 130–150 after sowing. Mid-season eggplants, which we will describe below, take longer to ripen, however, they are more resistant to heat and untimely watering.
Good varieties of colorful eggplants
Recently white eggplants, photos of which are eaten on the Internet, were considered exotic for us. Gradually they became popular among gardeners due to their delicate texture and amazing taste. White variety It is not bitter, but tastes like chicken or champignons, which is why it has earned rave reviews.
The most common types in Russia are the following albino eggplants: Iceberg, Swan, Ping-Pong, White Egg, Pelican, Bibo.
Green varieties
Small round fruits of bright green color are quite popular in the countries of Southeast Asia. Domestic breeders too brought out good green species. For example, “Green” eggplant produces pear-shaped fruits weighing up to 300g. In such fruits the pulp is not bitter and is colored White color with a slightly green tint.
"Emerald" - early ripening variety , cultivated both under film and in the garden. Large bushes are unpretentious and resistant to cold. The cylindrical, elongated fruits can weigh up to 400 g, and their pulp medium density painted creamy white. Eggplants delight with high productivity.
Yellow, orange and red
These varieties of eggplants are almost impossible to find in our gardens.
Interesting view "Golden eggs"– an amazing variety with oval-shaped fruits, bred by breeders from Holland. The pulp is enriched with carotene, and the remaining characteristics of the culture are similar to other species.
Miniature Turkish eggplants differ in that their orange striped coloring appears during ripening. The young fruit is green and characterized rich aroma, however, as they gain color, they begin to taste bitter. The fruits of this eggplant variety contain lycopene, which is used in the fight against cancer.
Red varieties resemble tomatoes or small pumpkins. These eggplants are mainly grown for decorative purposes, since the plant forms a large spreading bush. The foliage and trunk are covered with thorns and colored purple or burgundy. The eggplant fruit is edible, but most varieties begin to taste bitter when ripe.
Basic nuances important for eggplants
- The soil is constantly loosened to prevent compaction.
- Watering should be plentiful, and the water for this is pre-heated in the sun.
- During the season, eggplant bushes are fed three times. To do this, it is better to use slurry and manure or chicken droppings.
- Weeds are always weeded and care is taken to ensure that there are no diseases on the plant.
- Bushes should be spudded and tied up.
- It is worth making a film arc over the bed to stretch the film over the plants at night. This will prevent hypothermia.
Gardeners' opinions
I’ve been gardening for a long time, but I couldn’t decide to plant eggplants. Finally, I chose the early-ripening species “King of the North”, studied its characteristics and got to work. You won't believe it, but after a long and careful care I was able to reap an unprecedented harvest! My husband and I ate plenty of fresh fruit, and we were also able to preserve it!
Andrey Petrovich
Olga Ivanovna
I’ve long heard about the existence of multi-colored eggplants, and so I decided to try growing them on my property. It turned out that this is not difficult if you follow all the care requirements and complete them on time. I bought three different colors, and therefore my garden turned out to be cheerful and unusual when all the fruits were ripe. The taste of these fruits is no different from ordinary ones, and the yield is high.
