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Today, the cultivation of such an exotic vegetable as eggplant is no longer surprising. The range of agricultural markets is expanding with each new season, presenting new hybrids and varieties for greenhouses, greenhouses and open ground. Experienced gardeners choose seeds selectively, trying to get high yields, long growing seasons and high-quality tasty fruits. To this end, breeders are developing new vegetable hybrids - eggplant without bitterness.
Eggplant varieties without bitterness for different climatic regions
The new varieties of eggplants that have been developed are, as a rule, undersized plants with an early ripening period. In addition, hybrids are highly resistant to sudden changes in temperature and diseases typical of vegetable crops growing in greenhouses and outdoors. The flesh of the fruits is snow-white, dense, while they are practically devoid of seeds and bitterness characteristic of a vegetable.
The first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a variety is the ability of the plant to grow and bear fruit in the conditions of your region. Today, agrarians conditionally divide the territory of Russia into 3 climatic zones: southern, middle zone of Russia and northern. We will determine what characteristics eggplants should have without bitterness for a particular zone.
Southern climatic zone
The high yield of eggplants in the southern districts makes it possible for gardeners not only to use the fruits for food, but also to preserve them. For cultivation, varieties are selected without bitterness with large and long fruits of an even cylindrical shape. The pulp of the fruit should not contain a lot of voids, seeds, and not have bitterness. Since the most common eggplant dish for canning is sote, gardeners choose hybrids with dense skin that do not grow more than 6-8 cm in diameter.
Middle zone of Russia
For middle latitudes, varieties of vegetables are selected with endurance and resistance to possible spring cold snaps in the air and on the ground. Given the peculiarities of the climate, it is necessary to plant only those plants that have a long fruiting period and resistance to fungal and viral infections. For areas where summers are hot and dry, preference is given to plants adapted to low watering and direct sunlight.
Northern climatic zone
For growing eggplant without bitterness in the North, it is better to choose medium and late ripening varieties. Seedlings are raised in greenhouses and transferred to open ground when the danger of sudden freezing has completely disappeared. In the northern regions, eggplants without bitterness are most often planted in greenhouses and greenhouses, therefore, self-pollinated hybrids are preferred for this climatic zone.
When buying planting material, pay attention to how hardened the seeds are, the timing of seed pecking and transfer of seedlings to open ground.
The best varieties and eggplant hybrids without bitterness are presented by producers with a wide assortment range.Choose a plant taking into account the climatic conditions of your region and the growing season convenient for you. Be sure to consider the fact that during growth the crop needs regular feeding.
Early varieties and hybrids
Alekseevsky
A variety without bitterness for planting and cultivation in greenhouses and in open areas. The ripening period begins at 90-95 days. The eggplant has a regular elongated shape, the skin is smooth, glossy, colored in a dark purple color. It has a "friendly" yield. In greenhouses and hotbeds, up to 10 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 m2... Average weight - 250-300 gr. The plant tolerates fungal and viral diseases well, including tobacco mosaic.
Maxik F1
An early hybrid without bitterness with a ripening period of 95 days. It has an elongated cylindrical shape. The skin is shiny, smooth, dark purple in color, the flesh is greenish-white, without bitterness. Average weight - 200-250 gr. In the period of full ripening, the fruits can reach 25-27 cm in size. The hybrid has a high yield. 10-12 kg of eggplants are harvested from 1m2.
Hippo F1
An unusual early hybrid with pear-shaped fruits. The growing season begins 95-100 days after germination. The skin is dark purple in color, the flesh is greenish-white, medium-dense, without bitterness. During the ripening period, the fruits reach 20-22 cm, weighing 300-330 grams. "Begemot" is ranked among gardeners as one of the most productive hybrids. In greenhouse conditions with 1m2 up to 16-18 kg of eggplants can be harvested.
Nancy F1
One of the hybrids with an unusually fast ripening period. The bushes begin to bear fruit 2 months after the first seedlings are pecked. The fruits are small, pear-shaped. The skin is dark purple in color. In the period of full maturation, "Nancy" can grow up to 15 cm with a mass of 100-120 grams. When grown in a greenhouse with 1m2 get up to 5 kg of fruit without bitterness. In central Russia, "Nancy" is considered the best early variety for canning.
Quartet
An early ripe variety with an amazing striped color. Ripening begins 100-110 days from germination. Fruits do not exceed 15 cm, the average weight of one eggplant is 100-120 grams. Despite its small size, "Quartet" is a fairly productive variety. From 1m2 planting area can be harvested up to 12-15 kg of eggplants. The pulp of the fruit is without bitterness, white, loose, with a large number of seeds.
Purple Haze
An insect pollinated vegetable variety. Preference is given to growing eggplant in open areas. It is adapted to low air and soil temperatures, therefore it has received well-deserved recognition from the farmers of the northern climatic zone. The ripening period is up to 105 days. Full-ripe fruits have a light, very beautiful color. The length of one eggplant can reach 20 cm, the average weight is 180 g. Up to 12 kg of eggplants are harvested from one bush without bitterness.
Valentine F1
An early ripe hybrid with surprisingly tasty fruits. It completely lacks bitterness, the pulp is dense and white, with a small amount of seeds. It takes about 90 days before the first fruits appear. The vegetable has the correct shape, the skin is dark purple, closer to black. The hybrid is classified as long-fruited, since a ripe eggplant can grow up to 30 cm, with an average weight of 270 grams. Hybrid "Valentina" is adapted to growing in any climatic zone, resistant to cold snaps, common infections.
Purple Miracle F1
This hybrid without bitterness got its name because of its bizarre, slightly curved shape. The ripening period is 90-95 days. The fruits are small, the average weight is 150-200 gr. The pulp of the fruit is light green, with a pleasant delicate taste. In greenhouses with 1m2 up to 5-7 kg of eggplants are harvested.
Mid-season varieties and hybrids
Swan
Designed for greenhouses, open ground and film greenhouses. The plant is resistant to cold snaps in the air and on the soil. Distinctive features - snow-white dense pulp without bitterness and seeds, and excellent taste. Ripe eggplants reach sizes up to 20 cm, weighing up to 250 grams. Fruiting begins 105 days after the first shoots.Up to 5 kg of eggplants are removed from one bush.
Surprise
For those who grow canned eggplants, this is a real surprise. With a low yield (only 4-5 kg per bush), they are incredibly tasty. The pulp is white, practically devoid of seeds, the taste is tender, without characteristic bitterness. Fruiting begins on day 105. Ripe fruits reach a length of 15-17 cm. Despite the fact that the weight of one fruit does not exceed 120 grams, "Surprise" does not contain bitterness, surprisingly tasty when fried and baked.
Ping Pong F1
The name of the hybrid speaks for itself. The fruits are white, round in shape, 5-7 cm in diameter. It takes 110-115 days before ripe fruits appear on the bush. The mass of one eggplant is 100-110 gr. Refers to medium-yielding hybrids without bitterness, but with good feeding it can give up to 6 kg of fruit from a bush.
Comet
The variety belongs to undersized plants intended for cultivation in greenhouses and open field. The height of the bush after stopping growth is not higher than 80cm. The skin is dense and dark in color. Eggplants reach 20-22 cm in size, with an average weight of 200 grams. The pulp is white and firm, without bitterness, with few seeds. A distinctive feature of the variety is resistance to late blight and anthracnose. During the harvest period, up to 6-7 kg of fruit can be removed from the bush without bitterness.
Sailor
Mid-ripening variety, ripening in a period of 105 days. Eggplants are oval, medium-sized. It got its name from the color of the light lilac skin with longitudinal white stripes. Ripe fruit rarely grows up to 12 cm, and its weight does not exceed 150 grams. "Matrosik" is a very tasty, bitterness-free variety, but medium-yielding. Up to 5-6 kg of fruit can be removed from the bush.
Diamond
The variety is recommended for planting and growing outdoors. It is very popular with gardeners in central Russia and southern regions. The skin is dense, painted in a dark purple color, during the growing season they reach a length of 18-20 cm, an average weight of 120-150 grams. Ripening occurs 100-110 days after full germination. From 1m2 remove up to 8-10 kg of eggplants.
Pelican F1
A variety for lovers of growing exotic vegetables. The eggplants are white, the skin is smooth and shiny. The pulp is white, loose, without characteristic bitterness. During the ripening period, eggplants reach a length of 15-17 cm, weight 100-120 grams. Up to 10 kg of delicious eggplants can be removed from one square meter.
Late-ripening varieties and hybrids
Bovine forehead
An amazingly tasty eggplant variety without bitterness, with a ripening period of 140-145 days. The plant is undersized. The bush during the period of stopping growth does not exceed 65-70 cm. Fruits, when ripe, reach a length of 18-20 cm, and a mass of 150-200 gr.
Brunette
Another undersized type of eggplant without bitterness, with a bush height of up to 70 cm. It tolerates cold weather well, therefore it can be grown in open areas. Fruits are dark purple in color. The average weight during the ripening period is 120-200 g, and the length is 18-20 cm.
Black handsome
The eggplant is fully ripe for 150 days. Large fruits are dark purple in color. On average, each of them grows up to 20-22 cm, and the weight can reach 800 grams. The pulp is dense, white, does not contain seeds. "Black Beauty" has received recognition due to its excellent taste. The plant is intended for planting in open ground and greenhouses.
Conclusion
Growing eggplant without bitterness is no different from usual. The only thing that farmers recommend paying attention to when choosing a variety is its adaptation to climatic conditions. When buying hybrids, be sure to check the conditions of care and whether the seeds are prepared for growing seedlings.
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