The number of varieties and types of various garden plants in garden plots and in personal subsidiary plots increases annually. If earlier striped eggplant was a rarity, now many gardeners are happy to choose this vegetable, get an excellent harvest, regardless of the climatic features of the region.
Features of the
Depending on what kind of striped eggplants are chosen, there are some distinctive features of their cultivation in the open field. In addition to the traditional "blue", now you can choose the varieties of striped, variegated, pink vegetables.
Varieties
If you wish, you can pick up classic varieties, as well as hybrids of striped eggplants:
- compact and tall plant options;
- with the usual cylindrical or ovoid fruits;
- increased productivity, yielding fruits weighing up to 2 kilograms;
- with different ripening periods;
- eggplants for indoor or outdoor cultivation;
- varieties resistant to typical diseases, capable of producing a good harvest in difficult climatic zones
The varieties and types of eggplants are currently presented in such a variety that it is difficult for a beginner to independently choose the right option.
Striped handsome men
Such varieties of eggplants have become traditional for Russian gardeners as:
"Matrosik" and "Striped flight"
Why do they so attract summer residents? Let's figure it out together.
"Matrosik" is considered by professionals to be one of the unpretentious mid-season varieties; such eggplants can be grown not only in greenhouses, but also in unprotected soil. The variety brings a good harvest, and the fruits retain their presentation for a long time after being harvested from the garden (greenhouse). The average weight of this "handsome" fruit is 200 grams. They are devoid of an unpleasant bitter taste, are resistant to various diseases, and are dense in structure.
"Striped flight" is an early ripening variety that begins to bear fruit on the 100th day from germination. The bush is 100-150 cm high (the plants form two stems with a garter). Fruits are cylindrical, in technical ripeness, beautiful purple color with white stripes. They are very dense, suitable for consumption at any stage of their development.
Professionals advise to give preference to "Polosatik" eggplant if you have a small free plot of land on your personal plot. This plant will be an excellent decoration, its ovoid fruits are ovoid. The culinary experts have already appreciated the unique taste of this variety.
Globus grade
Eggplant varieties "Globus" have white-pink fruits of a round shape, their white pulp has a pleasant taste, contains a minimum amount of seeds. Ideal for salads and frying.
"Bumbo"
One cannot ignore such a variety of striped ones as "Bumbo", since it was he who became the prototype for obtaining many striped beauties. Oblong small fruits, which have a beautiful white-lilac appearance, do not exceed 600 grams in weight, but a lot of them are formed in each plant.
"Piglet"
Among the interesting types of eggplants there is also "Piglet". The plant owes its name to the appearance of the fruit. Among the distinctive characteristics of the variety, we single out a long shelf life, during which the taste of eggplants does not deteriorate. Purple-white fruits reach 300 grams.
"Rosa Bianca"
The Rosa Bianca variety is considered to be a medium fruit plant. Fruits weigh up to 400 grams, their shape is classic pear-shaped. "Rosa Bianca", despite its compact bushes, gives an excellent harvest of pink - purple eggplants with a tasty greenish pulp.
For stewing and stuffing, breeders have bred these particular eggplants. Varieties, the fruits of which have such a shape, are now becoming more and more popular and in demand among summer residents and gardeners.
"Polundra"
The Polundra variety is the result of the work of domestic breeders. Its fruits have the shape of an elongated pear, have a glossy surface, and do not contain a bitter taste. The average weight of these eggplants is 225 grams. Approximately 110-115 days after planting, the plant is ready for harvest. The peculiarity of this breeding variety is that even at low temperatures, the formation of an ovary is possible, and stable fruiting. The leaves are medium in size, there are no thorns on the calyx.
The fruit is white, the stripes on it are lilac-pink, like uneven strokes. The pulp is of a snow-white shade, and the taste characteristics of this variety are recognized as one of the best quality among striped eggplants. Therefore, it is the "Polundra" variety that is recommended for use in home cooking, suitable for canning, long-term storage. The variety is one of the highest yielding varieties, it can be removed from a square meter up to 5.5 kilograms of striped eggplants.
"Graffiti"
The Graffiti variety is considered to be a profitable hybrid. This early hybrid not only has an increased yield, but also compares favorably with other fruits with a striped white-purple surface, delicate and sweet pulp. The fruits of this variety reach 450 grams!
The plant is so powerful that its height can reach 2 meters. The fruits of this variety have thin skin, medium-sized seeds. You can peel the fruits without any problems, prepare delicious stews from them, fry eggplants, or bake them with meat in the oven. Professionals believe that the main difference from other striped vegetables is the characteristic strokes on the skin.
Recently, it is more and more often you can see striped eggplants on personal plots. Moreover, most often they have white-pink stripes. Summer residents call these varieties affectionately "striped". The pulp of such fruits is exquisitely tender, there are practically no seeds in it, there is no bitterness inherent in classic purple fruits. Gourmets of "blue" are convinced that many striped varieties have a taste identical to tender chicken meat.
Fairy
This variety is interesting in that the fruits are formed on the brushes at once in three to five pieces. The variety is recognized as early maturing, it can be grown both in unprotected soil and in heated greenhouses. The average weight of one fruit is almost half a kilogram. The unusual white - lilac color of the fruit, which is absolutely not typical for eggplant, attracts the attention of lovers of “exotic garden”. In addition to the extravagant appearance, it is important to note the good taste characteristics of this vegetable.
"Overseas minke"
Just a hundred days after the eggplant seeds hatch, full-fledged fruits will appear. Domestic hybrid "Overseas minke" got its name due to its appearance. It is suitable for both unprotected soil and greenhouse cultivation. Eggplant is pink - white in color, weighing up to 350 grams. Among the advantages of such a variety, it is important to note not only a pleasant taste, but also excellent performance characteristics.
"Golden eggs in your garden"
Orange-red, white-gold eggplants can be found on the backyards of modern summer residents. It would seem that such a color is not typical for these vegetables, but domestic breeders continue to work towards changing the external parameters of this vegetable, including shape, color, size. The first samples of such exotic egg-shaped fruits were obtained by Dutch breeders, then their Russian colleagues got down to business. Eggplants of an unusual color and size are rich in carotene, have no aftertaste, and in all other technical and taste characteristics, they are similar to other varieties of this vegetable.
Turkish eggplant "Decorative mantle"
They are of African or Middle Eastern origin, are unusually small in size. Their striped yellow-green color gives them an unusual appearance. Some connoisseurs of exoticism choose this variety not for food, but as an option for decorating a garden plot.
Breeders have developed many intermediate variants of forms that have a white-pink, lilac-white, striped color. On average, the fruits of such plants appear in two months, their weight is up to 250 grams. The pulp tastes great, so eggplants are used not only for preparing a variety of dishes, they are also chosen for canning.
Long "striped"
Large striped species are very impressive in size. For example, "Striped Long" is distinguished by an unusual white-lilac tone, its weight reaches 500 grams. In addition to the unusual spherical shape, powerful bushes, this variety has an excellent yield and good taste characteristics.
"Rotunda Bianca"
A special variety "Rotunda Bianca" was bred by foreign breeders. Its fruits have a round pear-shaped shape, a characteristic white-lilac color, an average weight of 350 grams. Such eggplants do not have the bitterness characteristic of these vegetables, and after frying, they taste like natural mushrooms.
Professionals consider “Rotonda Bianca” a mid-season variety, and it is equally good for growing indoors and for summer cottages protected with a film. The fruits are distinguished by an unusual shape, excellent yield, creamy white pulp.
Conclusion
Regardless of the number and color of the stripes, all unusual eggplants have the same characteristics as their blue, white, green "brothers". These vegetables contain a sufficient amount of minerals and vitamins, so eggplant is recommended for nutrition.
