Popular varieties of eggplant

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Eggplant is one of the most difficult vegetables to grow and requires a lot of sunlight and heat. Most varieties are not resistant to diseases and pests, but there are also hybrid eggplant varieties that have adapted well to the climate of Russia and give stable yields from year to year.

Popular varieties of eggplant

Black Dragon F1

This hybrid belongs to the early maturing. It produces crops 110 days after germination. The height of the bush varies from 0.3 to 0.8 m. The weight of a ripe dark purple fruit averages 225 g. Yields per square meter. m. - 4-5 kg. The skin covering the dense, creamy white flesh has a glossy sheen. The length of the fruit reaches 13-15 cm, and its diameter is about 5 cm. There are practically no seeds inside the fruit.

The hybrid is suitable for growing in greenhouses. If the greenhouse is unheated, it should be made of polycarbonate, not foil. In unheated greenhouses and in the open air, the bushes are undersized, and in heated ones, they are tall and spreading. Outdoors, the hybrid can only be grown in regions with warm climates and long summers.

Hybrid value

The F1 black dragon has a long fruiting period. All fruits ripen almost simultaneously. Eggplants have high palatability, they do not lose their presentation during transportation.

Overseas minke

The overseas minke is a garden decoration. Early maturing bushes 1.15 m high bear fruit 110 days after germination. The average weight of a large fruit is 450 g. There are specimens weighing 0.8-0.9 kg. The greenish pulp of medium density is covered with a glossy rind, colored pink or light lilac with white stripes that do not have clear boundaries. Eggplants grow up to 13-15 cm in length. Their diameter is 8-10 cm. The shape of the fruit is ovoid.

The hybrid is suitable for growing under film and outdoors. Seeds sprout quickly, so the hybrid is grown in seedlings.

Hybrid value

The overseas minke whale produces a stable harvest every year. The fruits have high taste, there is no bitterness. This early variety of eggplants is used for caviar preparation and preservation: it enhances the taste of assorted vegetables. It also makes an amazing eggplant pate.

Caliph

Khalifa is an unpretentious mid-season eggplant variety. It tolerates temperature drops of 5 ° C-7 ° C well. The fruits ripen 117 days after germination. The height of the semi-spreading bush is 0.7 m. Ripe, slightly curved club-shaped fruits weigh 200-250 g. In length, they reach 20 cm with a diameter of 5-6 cm. The whitish flesh is covered with a dark purple glossy rind.

Caliph is intended for cultivation under a film covering or in the open field.

After collection, the Khalif hybrid is stored for no more than 3 days. Vegetable crops are grown in seedlings.

Hybrid value

This type of eggplant has an average taste, but it perfectly complements the taste of other vegetables. It is used in vegetable stews and marinated with carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes.

Galich

A mid-season eggplant variety Galich yields a harvest 120-140 days after germination. The height of the compact bush is 0.65-0.7 m. The weight of ripe cylindrical fruits 17-19 cm long varies from 150 to 200 g. Diameter is from 5 to 7 cm.

With an average size of fruits from 1 sq. m harvest 9-10 kg of the crop. Sometimes the yield reaches 13 kg per 1 sq. m. The white juicy pulp is covered with a glossy dark purple rind. There are a small number of seeds inside the fruit.

In regions with warm climates, seeds are planted in open ground at the beginning of March. The bushes are tolerant of insufficient sunlight, which allows the plant to be planted in shaded areas of the garden.

Hybrid value

Galich is appreciated for its high yield and unpretentiousness. Ripe fruits are suitable for long-term storage and do not lose their presentation during transportation.

Fabina F1

The variety will delight you with an early harvest.

An ultra-early hybrid yields a harvest within 60 days after the first shoots appear. The height of the spreading bush is 0.6 m. Ripe blue cylindrical fruits weigh 220-250 g each. Productivity from 1 sq. m - 3-4 kg. With a diameter of 6 cm, their length is 20 cm. The whitish-green flesh is covered with a glossy purple skin. There are mushroom notes on the palate.

Seeds are planted in open ground from mid-May to early July. If the nights are cold, the plantings are protected with a cover made of film or glass. When plantings are thickened, the yield is significantly reduced.

Hybrid value

Fabina F1 is an easy-to-care plant that is resistant to many diseases. It is practically not attacked by a spider mite. There is no need to tie it up or build supports.

Black opal

Black opal ripens 130 days after the first shoots appear. The height of the spreading bushes varies from 0.5 to 0.7 m. Ripe cylindrical eggplant, 0.2 m long and 0.07 m in diameter, weighs about 170 g. Productivity from 1 sq. M. m is 6 kg. The color of the glossy skin covering the delicate white pulp of excellent taste is as close to black as possible.

Black opal requires a garter. In regions with a warm climate, it is grown outdoors, and in regions with a cold climate - under a film covering.

Hybrid value

Black opal is resistant to tomato mosaic and pillar. It tolerates minor temperature changes well. Its fruits are harvested until the onset of the first frost.

Carlson

From the appearance of the first shoots to the harvest, 75-78 days pass. The height of the early hybrid is 0.6 m. The blue heart-shaped pear weighs 300-350 g. Productivity per square meter. m is 6-8 kg. The dense yellowish-white flesh is covered with a glossy purple rind, ribbing is present. The diameter of eggplants reaches 15 cm, and their length varies from 10 to 12 cm. Round eggplants are used for making rolls, stuffing and blanks for the winter.

Vegetable crops are grown both under cover and seedlings in the open field. Seeds are planted in early spring.

Hybrid value

The early ripe hybrid Carlson is appreciated for its high yield and delicate taste. The crop is well stored and does not lose its presentation during transportation.

The mushroom picker's dream

White eggplant of the mushroom picker's Dream variety ripens in 90-95 days. The height of compact bushes does not exceed 0.7 m. The weight of oval-shaped fruits varies within 200-250 g. Productivity from 1 sq. M. m is 4-6 kg. Juicy tender white pulp is covered with snow-white skin. There are practically no seeds inside the fruit.

The dream of a mushroom picker is planted in seedlings.Landing in open ground is carried out after the threat of spring frosts has passed. When grown in greenhouses, mature plants are planted in mid-May. They do not tolerate a lack of light, heat and moisture.

Hybrid value

White eggplants are easy to care for, suitable for long-term storage and are resistant to diseases affecting nightshade crops. The dream of a mushroom picker is appreciated for its piquant taste, which contains pronounced mushroom notes.

Gingerbread man

The Kolobok variety is distinguished by large fruits.

Spherical hybrid Kolobok ripens in 110-120 days and is large-fruited. The height of a compact bush does not exceed 0.6 m. Ripe eggplants of an almost regular round shape weigh about 650 g. Productivity from 1 sq. M. m reaches 8 kg. Medium-density white flesh is covered with a dark purple glossy rind. During frying, a pronounced mushroom flavor appears.

The Kolobok hybrid is not suitable for growing outdoors. He is thermophilic and picky about the fertility of the soil, needs a lot of light. In the first weeks after planting, he needs frequent watering.

Hybrid value

The gingerbread man is appreciated for its large fruit size and taste. Eggplant has a long shelf life.

Diamond F1

Hybrid Diamant F1 refers to early maturing varieties. It matures in 105 days. The height of the semi-spreading bush is 0.6-0.7 m. The weight of the elongated cylindrical fruit varies from 150 to 200 g. Its length, with a diameter of 40-50 mm, varies from 150 to 200 mm. The dense white-green flesh is covered with a glossy dark purple rind. Productivity from 1 sq. m is 5-7 kg.

Diamant F1 is suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation, but is not cold hardy. In regions with cold climates it is better to use the second option. With greenhouse cultivation of self-pollinated eggplants, the yield is higher.

Hybrid value

Diamond F1 has good taste. It is also appreciated for its high yield and amicable fruiting.

The dark woman

The dark-skinned eggplant variety ripens 115 days after the first shoots appear. The height of a compact plant does not exceed 0.65 m. Fruits of a cylindrical shape after ripening have a weight of 230 g. The size of eggplants is average. Light green tender pulp covered with thin skin. It is important to harvest on time. There are few seeds inside, but when overripe, they become like small bones.

Hybrid value

The dark-haired woman is distinguished by abundant and long-term fruiting. The hybrid forms an ovary even under adverse weather conditions.

Negus

The variety is distinguished by long-term fruiting.

The fruits of the Negus hybrid ripen 80 days after the first shoots appear. Under favorable conditions, the crop is harvested within 65-70 days after germination. The compact bush does not exceed 50 cm in height. The weight of ripe round-shaped fruits varies within 130-190 g. Average yield from 1 sq. M. m is 3-4 kg. The white juicy pulp is covered with a dark purple rind.

Hybrid Negus is intended for indoor cultivation. In regions with a warm climate, after the plant gets stronger, the cover is removed. Fortified plants adapt well to the environment and tolerate small changes in temperature well.

Hybrid value

The Negus hybrid has a long fruiting period. New fruits are formed within a week after harvest.

Other popular varieties

Every day, breeders of all countries work on the development of new hybrids. Each type of eggplant has its own merits.

• For open ground, eggplant varieties Albatross, Epic, Black handsome, Marzipan, Alekseevsky, Bourgeois, Sophia, Bull's heart, Lilac fog, Flamingo are suitable. The peel of the Lilac Mist and Flamingo varieties is colored in an unusual pink color.
• White eggplants Icicle, Pelican, White swan, Snowball, White night, Thai white ribbed have high taste.Especially popular are the white eggplants of the Swan and Tender F1 varieties. Swan is appreciated for its high yield, which reaches 18 kg per 1 sq. m. A Tender F1 - for the excellent taste of juicy pulp. From blue hybrids have excellent taste Eggplant for shashlik F1, Bagheera F1, Tolstoy master, Fregat.
• High-yielding hybrids are Bull's forehead, Ilya Muromets, Ikorny F1, BBQ F1, Bombovoz, Black Raven F1, Nutcracker (up to 19 kg per 1 sq. M), Long Pop F1.
• For indoor use, the most suitable hybrids are Bernard, Farama F1, Arap, Maksik F1, Destan, Owner-master, Yatagan F1, Chernomor, Marquis F1, Matrosik, Galina, Mushroom pleasure.
• Cold-resistant hybrids are Orient Express, King of the North, Bibo, Early Dwarf 921, Precocious 148, Balagur, Bataysky, Orion F1, Black Diamond, Gardener's Dream. For the Altai Territory, the most suitable hybrids are diamond and Dialogue.
• Popular early maturing varieties are Emerald, Ultra-early F1, Karatai F1, Anet F1, Korean dwarf, Vakula, Dervish F1, Maria, Northern Blues, Sharapova F1, Boyarin, Mirval F1.
• Disease resistant hybrids are Astrakom, Mowgli, Generalsky, Uralsky precocious, Hippopotamus F1, Black beauty, Gardener's dream, Avan F1.
• Popular green varieties are Green, Kermit, Chinese Green, Louisiana Long Green, Cambodia Green Jain.
• For non-black earth, hybrids Don Quixote, Madonna F1 and Ping-Pong F1 are suitable.

Varieties that are cultivated in a particular region should be grown. They are adapted to climatic conditions and are less susceptible to diseases common in a particular area.

It is impossible to describe the characteristics of each variety. They have an average yield, but are resistant to stress hybrid of the hand type Samurai F1, Murzik and Drakosha varieties. Large-fruited eggplants give hybrid varieties Giselle F1 and Almaz. The hybrid Russian size F1 is characterized by heat resistance, and the Epik F1 variety is characterized by high vigor of growth.

A highlight at the summer cottage will be Thai eggplant, which contains a huge amount of nutrients. But it is difficult to care for it, and in regions with a cold climate, it is grown only under cover. The absence of this leads to the early death of the plant.

Conclusion

Eggplant care is simplified by the fact that it is a self-pollinating crop. When growing by seedling methods, the plants must be dived. Good quality seeds sprout quickly.

Among domestic manufacturers, the companies Sedek and Aelita Agro have proven themselves well in the market. The Dutch companies Bayer Nunhems, Seminis, Syngenta, which appeared on the domestic market not so long ago, are popular among foreign agricultural firms.