The best varieties of eggplant for growing Moscow region
Today, there are specially bred eggplant varieties for the Moscow region, so there is no need to fear that due to the climate the vegetable will not take root.
The best varieties of eggplant for growing Moscow region
Disembarkation rules
Growing eggplant is hard work. It requires a serious investment of time and effort:
- For plant engraftment in open ground in the Moscow region, they begin with seedlings. After it is planted either under a film or in a greenhouse.
- There are seeds that take root in the soil, so it is important to study the recommendations on the package before planting. It is imperative to observe the temperature regime for planting even resistant varieties.
- Ideal for planting polycarbonate greenhouses. It is a modern material that simultaneously transmits light and protects plants from excessive UV radiation.
- For the cultivation of eggplants in the suburbs, it is advised to choose hybrids. They must be early or mid-season, otherwise they will not have time to bear fruit before the end of the season.
Modern hybrids are easier to care for than conventional varieties. Some are bred taking into account the microclimate of certain regions and are immune to certain diseases.
Despite the relative resistance of hybrids to adverse factors, plant care is still necessary.
The best varieties of eggplant for the Moscow region
In the Moscow region, hybrid early or mid-season varieties are chosen.
They are able to withstand a changeable and at times cold climate, while giving birth to a good harvest. Hybrids are suitable for planting in open ground and in a greenhouse. Tall bushes must be tied up, which creates additional difficulties in care.
Samurai sword
The samurai sword is a grade specially bred for a temperate climate. It is characterized by medium elongated fruits of a rich purple color, without bitterness; high productivity, resistance to pests and short-term drought.
Eggplant can grow outdoors
The seeds take root both in the open field and in the greenhouse.
The samurai sword is mid-season, the maturity period is up to 120 days.
Giselle
Giselle is one of the earliest species. The bush is up to 120 cm high and needs to be tied up.
The variety is characterized by a significant weight of fruits - from 300 g to 500 g. Their shape is cylindrical. Also suitable for greenhouse cultivation and open soil. Requires constant watering and feeding, loves loose soil. Ripening time - from 107 to 117 days.
Alenka
Alenka eggplants are characterized by unusual fruits of light green color with elastic skin and the same color of pulp. The pulp has a special "mushroom" flavor. Fruit weight - about 300 g.
Alenka is a hybrid with the earliest ripening period - up to 108 days. This makes it suitable even for northern regions. It is more often considered a greenhouse crop because the yield on the ground sometimes decreases.
Agate
Agate is a variety with average yields. Seeds can be planted in open ground, covering them with foil overnight to protect them from sudden frosts. Sowing should be done no later than May.
Fruits are dark purple, their average weight is 250 g. The pulp is relieved of bitterness. There are almost no thorns on the calyx.
Albatross
Albatross seeds are suitable for planting directly into open ground. The height of the bush is up to 70 cm, the fruits are pear-shaped. The pulp is greenish, but soft and not bitter.
The variety is resistant to cucumber and tobacco mosaics. The period of technical maturity is about 135 days.
Sancho Panza
Sancho Panza is suitable for outdoor cultivation. It got its name thanks to the spherical fruits. The weight of one eggplant reaches 600 g. Bushes grow up to 150 cm.
These eggplants are the best in resistance to weather conditions and diseases (they are grown even beyond the Urals). The variety gives a rich harvest under any circumstances.
Conclusion
The best varieties of eggplant for the Moscow region are hybrids. Their main advantage is that they are able to sprout directly on the soil, because not every plot has a greenhouse. At the same time, they have high yields both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field.
The hybrids are resistant to the diseases inherent in these vegetables. They all have good taste.