Eggplant "diamond": reviews. Eggplant varieties for open ground. Eggplant for a greenhouse (sort)

Residents of the southern regions of Russia have long been accustomed to growing a large number of crops such as eggplant. "Almaz", reviews of which are always only good, has become a real classic among gardeners. But this is not the only sort: the counters are full of offers today. Which one should I choose? First of all, pay attention to the climatic features of the region in which you live. The variety should be adapted to them. In the seaside region, any species will readily bear fruit, but in Siberia not every plant will be taken. Also, the conditions for growing plants also have significance. Seedlings can be adapted for open ground or greenhouses, as well as for growing on a balcony. But most often the choice of Russians is eggplant "diamond". Residents of summer residents guarantee a good result even in the absence of special skills in the cultivation of this crop.

Features of culture

It is not for nothing that the culture that we are examining has received the greatest popularity in warm regions - in the Caucasus and Ukraine. These are very heat-loving and capricious plants that develop poorly in a cool climate and refuse to bear fruit. Despite this, almost universal love was won by the eggplant "diamond". The reviews emphasize that the plant itself is very compact, so a small greenhouse or even a glazed balcony is suitable for growing . In addition, the bush does not need a pinch, it in itself is not inclined to let loose excess shoots.

But that is not all. Beginners and gardeners should know how difficult it is to grow eggplant seedlings. He is extremely demanding of temperature conditions and lighting, and is very afraid of drafts. It is necessary to create practically hothouse conditions to grow strong bushes, ready for fruit bearing. Many people prefer to buy ready-made seedlings from nurseries, and not grow it yourself. In fact, this is also not always a good option. Plants from greenhouses are often infected with aphids and other diseases. They are poorly adapted to the conditions of open ground, as seedlings were not tempered.

Another disadvantage is the transplant itself. The aubergine tolerates it very hard, but here the plant is excavated, taken to the point of sale, where it waits for the buyer. Yes, and you need time to bring her to the suburban site. As a result, plants are ill for a long time and later enter into fruiting. If you do not live in the southern regions, then you will need the most early ripening variety, so that he has time to recover, adapt, settle down and bear fruit. In a cool climate in early August, the "blue" stop the fruiting: there is not enough heat. A good choice in this case is eggplant "diamond". Opinions of truck farmers confirm that, with sufficiently good adaptability, it is also very early.

Eggplants for open ground

For good fruiting, three conditions are necessary: a lot of heat, light and moisture. The native land of this plant is southwestern Asia, which explains its exactingness. We list the main varieties of eggplant for open ground, but you need to correctly assess the capabilities of your region. The mild climate of the central Russian belt allows to grow these plants in the open ground only with the use of seedlings, and the sowing of seeds directly into the soil is possible only in the homeland of this crop.

When selecting seeds for open soil, first of all pay attention to the maturation period. It's best if it's 90-110 days. This ensures that until the night, when the nights become cooler, the eggplant will have time to bear fruit. In this case it is very good, if the bush is formed low: in this case, plants are easier to hide, if cool days are issued.

Choosing a variety of aubergines for open ground, you need to remember about another feature. This plant is a short light day. What does it mean? It blooms when the duration of daylight hours is less than 12 hours. If we plant plants in the ground in May, when the light time of the day increases over and over again, this can stimulate the rapid growth of the bush itself and the absence of flowering. In this case, the summer resident will be surprised to notice the abundance of flowers in late July, when the day begins to decrease. There is already no time for ripening in fruits in open-ground conditions. This problem is solved by using hybrids that are adapted to the conditions of the region and do not depend on the length of the light day.

We continue to choose aubergines. Varieties for the Moscow region suggest growing seedlings in the open field, which means that they must meet the characteristics stated above. Many gardeners prefer not to take risks and choose a proven "diamond". Seeds in this case are sown in pots in the middle of February, two months before landing in the ground. It is not necessary to hurry, because otherwise plants can stretch out. With the onset of warm, stable weather, it is required to transplant seedlings into the ground. Place choose very sunny and well-warmed. It is better if each seed is initially planted in an individual pot, because otherwise the plants are very sick during transplantation and may die. The entire middle stripe of Russia, according to the same scheme, grows eggplants. Varieties for the Moscow region, you can choose from the following, focusing on the timing of fruit ripening. It is important that they coincide with the length of the maximum warm, summer period.

Varieties of eggplants in terms of maturation

The best varieties of eggplant, according to gardeners, are usually early-maturing hybrids that bear fruit with a good flesh without bitterness. In this case, species may differ in the best fruit bearing, but require the creation of special conditions, which is not always possible. Hybrids in this respect are more universal, and even for an inexperienced summer resident give a good harvest.

Early ripening varieties. The maturity period (from emergence to technical maturity) is 90-110 days. These are very good indicators, on average three months. That is planted in mid-February, plants in June can already begin to yield. If climatic conditions allow you to remove two crops, then you can prepare the second generation of seedlings. We list the most interesting varieties, which are worth paying attention to:

• Eggplant "diamond". The description is in brief form on each package with seeds. It belongs to the medium-early varieties, although the ripening period also suits the description of early ripening varieties. Usually it depends on the conditions in which the eggplant grows. The cooler, the more prolonged the ripening of the fruit. The norm is a period of up to 150 days before harvesting. The bush is compact, 45-55 cm tall, the fruits are located mainly in the lower part. For what it is loved by summer residents, it is for the harmonious maturation of the blue. Cylindrical, violet handsome people reach 14-18 cm in length with a diameter of 4-6 cm. The weight is relatively small - about 150 g. The flesh is greenish, dense, without bitterness, and has remarkable taste qualities. Fruits perfectly transport transportation, they are used in home cooking for conservation and processing. The best choice of gardener-beginner is the eggplant "Almaz". The description allows you to judge its qualities, which you will be satisfied with.
• To the early varieties are also "albatross", "banana", "behemoth", "black Beauty" and hybrids "bourgeois F1", "advance F1", "almalik F1", "Bagheera F1".

Eggplants: varieties for Siberia

In severe climatic conditions, with a protracted spring and short summer, it is difficult to grow thermophilic crops. They include eggplants. Varieties for Siberia are first of all early-ripening plants intended for open ground. Greenhouses are not on every site, because their equipment is quite expensive. The Siberian gardener first of all prefers the "Skorospel" sort of Siberian selection. Its long, purple fruits are guaranteed to ripen. Unusual white eggplant "Easter egg" is also well-proven in Siberia. The yield is small - about 400 grams per bush, but fruits ripen very early.

Large-fruited varieties pleasing yield, but the timing of aging they are somewhat delayed. Despite this, some of them can be grown outdoors. This is a variety of aubergine "diamond", "Don 14", "globular", "Ilya Muromets". In Siberia, a bush can give only one or two fruits, but each of them reaches a mass of 500 and even 700 g. All these varieties can be grown outdoors, but the film shelter will only improve the yield. It can be used only at a time when the air temperature has dropped slightly, in rainy time or in August, to stimulate ripening of the fruit.

Growing in greenhouses

If you do not live in the warmest regions and do not want to risk the future harvest, then it's better to choose eggplants for the greenhouse. Varieties are for every taste, and they will certainly please you with a crop, because the hothouse excludes a sharp temperature drop. If you have small greenhouses on the site or you use film shelter on the frame, then the short and early "Robin Hood" will be a good choice. It has good yield and unpretentiousness. Fruits weighing 200-300 g. The shrub is not more than 100 cm high.

The best varieties of eggplant for unheated film greenhouses are "joker", "romantic", "bumbo", "vacuum". Excellent yields were shown by the blue "sperm whale", "pink flamingo", "namesake" and "torpedo". All these varieties are distinguished by medium height bushes, up to 170 cm high.

For heated greenhouses, you can choose vigorous, very productive crops that will bear fruit and in a fairly cool autumn period. In such conditions, you can shoot several crops per season. These plants grow well in unheated greenhouses, but with the change in weather conditions (autumn cooling) the development of fruits will cease. These varieties are "dolphin", "airship", "Don Quixote", "F1 bard", "F1 Goliath", "F1 policeman". The height of the bush reaches 3 meters, the weight of the fruit - up to a kilogram. These blue require the formation of a bush, garters and pinching. With proper care, each bush gives a good number of fruits.

Terms of sowing

Now let's talk a little more about when to plant eggplants. In the presence of a heated greenhouse or hotbeds, everything is clear, otherwise you need to calculate in advance, when in your region there is a steady warm weather without frosts. Optimal age of seedlings is 60-70 days, that is, if you plant it in the ground, you will be on June 10, then seeds should be sown in the second half of March. Longer time spent in pots. Is fraught with illnesses and poor transplant tolerance.

Seed treatment

It is better to use the seeds of last year's assembly. They should be warmed 4 hours at a temperature of +25 degrees. After that, it's good to raise the temperature to +50 for 40 minutes. Now seeds should be soaked in manganese for 20 minutes, and then rinse with water and put in a solution of biological stimulants. It can be special preparations, aloe or mummy. The most busy vegetable growers are recommended to observe at least one rule. Seeds must be activated before sowing. To do this, they spread on gauze, which is moistened with water, and left for 2-3 days. Another point: to determine the question "when to sow the eggplant" is possible after acquaintance with the characteristics of the variety. The most late ones can be sown already in February.

The soil

Seeds of aubergines, like the plants themselves, are demanding on the composition of the soil. It should be light, breathable and nutritious enough. It is necessary to add compost and manure, as well as mineral fertilizers: superphosphate, potassium fertilizers, ammonium nitrate. In poor land, plants will develop very slowly. Eggplant is very sensitive to the disease called "black leg". The earth before sowing must be disinfected, roasted on a baking tray or pour boiling water.

Growing seedlings

Seeds of aubergines should be sown in individual pots. Since plants do not tolerate transplantation, this is a good way to avoid injuries to the root system. Specialists in each pot are recommended to lay 3 seeds, and after shoots choose the strongest shoot. The rest should be deleted. If you are planning to make a pick, then you can initially sow the seeds in a common box, and then distribute them to individual containers. These can be ordinary plastic cups or special pots with a retractable bottom.

Transplant to the ground

At the dacha you should find the most exalted and sunny area, it is desirable that it was grown earlier by nightshade. Even if the land is very good, it must be filled with sand and humus to make it more light and nutritious. For two hours the seedlings should be well watered, and then vertically put into the prepared groove and covered with earth. The distance between the bush should be at least 40 cm. For irrigation, use warmed water. In this case, it is best to make the landing itself by evening. This will allow plants to settle down. For a few days it is better to protect from direct sunlight.

Compliance with these recommendations will allow you to get a high yield from the grown seedlings. Carefully refer to the selection of the variety, because each of them has unique characteristics, only given that you can get a good result.