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Every year, new varieties and hybrids appear in stores and on the markets of the country, which are gradually gaining popularity. This also applies to eggplant. A large number of colors and shapes. Every gardener dreams of finding and growing an unusual hybrid, surprise guests with a new dish. Let's talk about the round eggplant varieties that have become quite popular today. They look spectacular on the beds.
Round eggplant varieties
Eggplants have spherical fruits. In terms of taste, they differ from each other and are not combined into any specific group. Below are the most popular varieties of this type.
"Bumbo"
This variety is very different large fruits are white-lilac in color (the photo shows how the plant bears fruit), which do not have bitterness. It is grown both in open ground and in closed under film and glass shelters, depending on weather conditions.
It is better to plant 4-5 plants per 1 square meter, no more. Ripens in about 120-130 days. Below is a table of the main characteristics.
About 7 kilograms of excellent quality eggplants are harvested per square meter, which can be transported even over long distances, which is also a big plus.
Hybrid "Bourgeois"
Medium-sized dark purple eggplants feature this hybrid. It bears fruit for a very long time, there is no bitterness in the pulp.
As a rule, "Bourgeois" is grown directly in unprotected soil. The bush grows medium, not too tall. You can grow this hybrid in central Russia at a stable warm temperature outside the window.
The photo shows each type of the variety we are describing. You can understand in advance which fruits of the round eggplant will grow from the presented seeds.
"Helios"
Perhaps, eggplant varieties "Helios" are the most popular in Russia. They are very loved by our gardeners. It can be grown both in greenhouses and in the open air in the southern regions of Russia.
The yield is high, on average 5 kilograms per square meter are harvested. Fruits are medium to large in size, have a beautiful dark purple color. Keep in mind that the bush of this variety is quite tall and spreading.
"Viola di firerenzi"
The name itself suggests that the hybrid was brought from Italy, where various eggplant varieties, including round ones. The fruits are very large, due to which the yield of the variety is considered very high. At the same time, there is no significant difference in the size of the eggplant, they are all approximately the same at the time of ripening.
Eggplants of this variety are grown in various ways. The fruits themselves are very beautiful, have a purple color and characteristic veins.
"Globe"
If you like small, round eggplants, choose this type of seed. They give an early rich harvest, just under 3 kilograms per square meter.
Grow "Globus" in the open field, mainly in the southern regions. The bush itself is medium, spreading, when planting, this must be provided.
The colors are very unusual, so they choose it in order to grow a bright harvest. The fruit itself is purple with white stripes. The pulp is predominantly white and has no bitterness.
"Leader"
The high-yielding varieties are immediately popular. So it is with the "Leader" variety.
The color of the fruit is very dark, up to black. They are large, after harvesting, they are stored for a very long time, which is also very good. The pulp has no bitterness, it is very tasty.
They try to plant no more than 6 plants per 1 square meter, which will contribute to their free growth both under a film cover and in open ground. Necessarily need top dressing, like all eggplants.
Hybrid "Ping-Pong"
One of the most unusual hybrids has an interesting name. It is no coincidence. The balls for this game are white, and the eggplant of this variety is also small and white... Outwardly, the fruits resemble large eggs (see photo).
The most surprising thing is that the flesh of white eggplant has an unusual piquant taste, somewhat reminiscent of mushroom.
The hybrid is suitable for growing both in beds and in conditions of film shelters. Despite the fact that the bush is compact, this variety loves space. 2-4 plants are planted per 1 square meter.
"Piglet"
Eggplants of this variety have light purple fruits, as shown in the photo. The bush turns out to be spreading. In order for the plant to bear fruit, in the middle of summer, only 6 large ovaries are left on it, and the leaves are also removed before the first fork.
At least 5 kilograms are harvested from one square meter. The landing pattern is standard, 40x60.
Hybrid "Rotunda"
Pink eggplants are quite unusual and rare guests in our beds.
The plant should be grown only in greenhouse conditions or in the open ground of the southern regions of Russia, since the eggplants of this variety are extremely demanding on heat and sun. The fruit is medium in size, the flesh is greenish in color.
Also, the seedlings should be planted quite far from each other, leaving the plants with air. The variety is high-yielding, up to 8 kilograms of fruits are harvested from one square meter.
"Fat gentleman"
The fruits of this variety have a dark purple color, they are of medium size, the flesh is tender without bitterness. The photo shows the approximate size of the fruit of this variety.
The planting scheme is standard, the plant is tall, powerful and spreading. The harvest is rich, from 5 to 6 kilograms are harvested from one square meter.
Sancho Panza
"Sancho Panza" is represented by large fruits, which is clear from the name. The photo shows the fruits of this variety. Due to the fact that the eggplants of this variety are quite heavy, the yield from one square is up to 7.5 kilograms.
The bush itself is medium-sized, the planting pattern is standard. If planted thicker, yields will drop dramatically. It is grown both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
Below is a video showing how the unusual Red Ruffled hybrid grows.
Varieties table
Variety name | Fruit weight, in grams | Disease resistance | Maturation | Using | Sowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boombo | 600-700 | to the tobacco mosaic virus | mid-early | universal | no more than 2 cm |
Bourgeois | 300 | to most diseases | early | universal | by about 2 centimeters |
Helios | 300 — 700 | to most viruses | mid-season | universal | to a depth of 1-2 centimeters |
Viola di firerenzi | 600 — 750 | to lodging | mid-season | universal | to a depth of no more than 1.5-2 cm |
globe | 200 — 300 | to some viruses | mid-early | for frying and canning | 1.5-2 centimeters |
Leader | 400 — 600 | to major diseases | early | universal | to a depth of 1-2 cm |
Ping pong | 50 — 70 | to major diseases | mid-season | for canning and stewing | no more than 1.5-2 centimeters |
Piglet | 315 | to major diseases | mid-season | for canning and stewing | 1.5-2 cm |
Rotunda | 200 — 250 | to cucumber and tobacco mosaics | mid-season | for canning and stewing | to a depth of 1-1.5 centimeters |
Fat gentleman | 200 — 250 | to many diseases | mid-season | universal | to a depth of 1.5-2 centimeters |
Sancho Panza | 600 — 700 | to the tobacco mosaic virus | mid-early | universal | 1.5-2 cm, scheme 40x60 |
Care
Regardless of whether you are growing round eggplants or others, plant care must be very careful. Only if all conditions are met will it be possible to get a high yield.
Eggplant is a rather capricious plant. It loves:
- shine;
- fertile loose soils;
- watering with warm water;
- warmth and humidity.
In our climate, sometimes this can only be achieved in greenhouse conditions. Eggplant is very responsive to the introduction of mineral fertilizers, you should not save on this. The round shape is very convenient for cooking and looks spectacular on the beds. Every year, new interesting eggplant hybrids appear, which are also worth paying attention to.
