Eggplant is thermophilic, but thanks to selection, it is successfully grown in Siberia. There are varieties that grow not only in greenhouses, but also in the open. We learn what varieties and hybrids are grown in the conditions of a short Siberian summer.
King of the North F1
This hybrid is rightfully included in the TOP of the best varieties for the Siberian region. It has practically no shortcomings. The only negative is the impossibility of self-collecting seeds, since hybrids do not pass on their varietal qualities to the next generation. The variety has become popular not only in Siberia - it is grown with pleasure by gardeners of the middle strip.
The variety is early, frost-resistant. The first fruits are harvested 105 days after emergence. The hybrid is very harvested - Siberians collect up to 15 kg of eggplant per 1 sq. Km. m. One plant gives a dozen large fruits. Plants of medium height, and in open ground they grow up to 0.5-0.7 cm, and in the greenhouse - up to 1 m. The lower fruits, touching the soil, can rot.
Fruits are uniform, elongated, of small diameter. They grow up to 30 cm in length. Eggplants can be even or curved. Weight - up to 300 g. The classic color for eggplant is purple, and the flesh is white with a minimum number of seeds. It has excellent taste.
Grade Features:
- Able to tolerate minor frosts.
- It reacts poorly to heat, therefore it is not suitable for the southern regions.
- Grown in seedling method. Moreover, seedlings can be planted directly in the open ground.
- Tall bushes are tied to prevent breaking branches under the weight of the fruit.
- Versatility - can be grown under shelters and without it.
Diamond
The variety is rightfully considered the leader in TOP popularity. And not only in Siberia, but also in all regions of Russia. It is also actively grown by Ukrainian and Moldovan vegetable growers. Seeds of this variety can be harvested independently.
It belongs to the mid-early category. The first fruits are harvested 110-150 days after emergence. Bushes grow to just 0.55 m. On 1 square. m can grow up to 8 kg of eggplant.
Diamond fruits have a classic look for eggplant. The shape of the fruit is a cylinder. They are purple to black, medium in size, elongated. The color of the pulp is greenish. Eggplant grows to a length of 17 cm in length, a diameter of 6-7 cm, and their weight is 100-180 g. The fruits located below touch the soil.
Grade Features:
- High marketability, keeping quality and transportability.
- Not affected by tobacco and cucumber mosaics.
- Between adjacent bushes leave spaces of 30 cm.
- Universal cultivation - grows in greenhouses and in the open.
- Fruits are convenient to collect, since their sepals are devoid of fruit.
The king of the F1 market
The early hybrid variety got its big name for a reason. The "King of the Market" has ideal characteristics. It takes a full two months to mature.
Plants grows in greenhouses up to 0.9 m in height. In the open, the bushes are more modest in size - no more than 0.5 m. Up to a dozen fruits ripen on one bush. m collect about 6 kg of eggplant.
The fruits are elongated, cylindrical, blue-black, not bitter. The ends are a bit pointed. The flesh is whitish cream. Cream-colored areas are places where seeds are concentrated. Eggplants grow in length to 20-22 cm. Diameter - 6 cm. Average weight - 200 g.
Grade Features:
- If the ambient temperature is below + 24 ° C, the eggplants grow twisted.
- The variety is stress resistant - it easily tolerates weather changes.
- Fruits are stored for up to two months at + 6 ... + 8 ° C.
- The intervals between adjacent bushes are 40 cm.
- The method of growing is seedling.
Precocious 148
An old precocious variety bearing fruit both in greenhouses and without shelter. Matures in 110 days. It is considered a hardy and unpretentious variety.
The bushes are stunted, stump, grow to 0.2-0.5 m in height. Harvest in film greenhouses - from 2.5 to 5 kg per 1 sq. Km. Fruits are elongated pear-shaped and teardrop-shaped, purple. Weight - 150-200 g. The pulp is dense, light green, does not bite. The application is universal.
Grade Features:
- It gives stable crops in any weather.
- Between adjacent plants leave spaces of 25-30 cm.
- Planting density - 1.5 plants per 1 square. m
White Night
This early variety has beautiful snow-white fruits and medium-sized bushes. Its fruits lower cholesterol and have a diuretic effect. It grows well in greenhouses of any type - heated and unheated.
Plant height - 0.6-0.7 cm. 7-9 eggplant grows on each bush. Fruits reach full ripeness in 105 days, in the greenhouse - 10 days earlier. m grows 6-7 kg of eggplant.
Fruits are pear-shaped, white or slightly yellowish. Weight - 190-280 g. They are distinguished by excellent taste. Bitterness is missing. In length, the fruits grow to 15-25 cm.
Grade Features:
- It has strong immunity against mosaic viruses.
- It does not require formation or tying.
Bebo F1
Another early hybrid with white fruits. He was bred in the Netherlands, but is able to adapt to the most difficult Russian conditions. The ripening period is 85-90 days.
Plants are low - up to 0.85 cm. Spreading is moderate. With 1 sq. m manages to get up to 5 kg of eggplant. There is no solanine in the vegetable - it is a poisonous substance that may contain nightshade crops in small amounts.
Fruits are elongated, oval. They reach 20 cm in length and 8 cm in diameter. The fruits are not only tasty, but also look very beautiful, it is profitable to grow them for sale.
Grade Features:
- Bushes must be tied up as they grow.
- Resistance to tobacco mosaic and fusarium.
- It grows well in greenhouses and in the open.
- Between adjacent bushes - 30 cm.
Bourgeois
An early universal hybrid with unusual tomato-like fruits. The variety has been bred relatively recently and is the result of crossing several varieties. It is resistant to disease and very productive. Able to handle challenges related to weather conditions, so cultivation without shelter is allowed.
The growing season "Bourgeois" is 105-110 days. The bushes are not high - up to 0.7-0.8, powerful, with a strong purple stem. m collect about 4.8-5 kg.
Spherical violet fruits reach a diameter of 10 cm. The average weight is 300 g, and there are larger specimens up to 500 g. The surface is sometimes ribbed. The color of the pulp is white or slightly greenish. There is a subtle smell of mushrooms.
Grade Features:
- It is necessary to collect the fruits in time - when the seeds mature, the seeds harden, their taste deteriorates.
- Stretched in time fruiting.
- The interval between neighboring plants is 40 cm.
Helios
A popular mid-season variety with large spherical fruits. The variety is in demand in different regions of Russia and is suitable for any method of cultivation. In Siberia, it is recommended to be planted only under cover. Vegetation until ripening - 115-120 days.
The bushes are spreading, about 1 m high. The collection is from 1 sq. Km. m is about 5 kg of eggplant. For good growth and fruiting, the variety is planted in sunny areas.
Fruits are spherical, purple. Color saturation varies. Weight –300–700 g. Small seeds. Excellent palatability. The variety is used for any culinary purposes and canning. The pulp is white, with a sweetish aftertaste.
Grade Features:
- Bushes need garter. Heavy fruits can break branches.
- It has high immunity. The main danger is insects - the Colorado potato beetle and aphids.
- Between plants observe an interval of 40 cm, between rows - 70 cm.
Clorinda F1
The early Dutch hybrid is suitable for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation, including Siberia. The growing season is 67-70 days.
The bushes are erect, powerful, moderately sprawling, height - 0.7-0.8 m. In greenhouse conditions, grow to 0.9-1 m. The stems are lilac, thick. m fruit collection - 4-5.5 kg.
Fruits are pear-shaped or oval, with white and dense pulp. The skin color is purple, almost black. The taste is excellent, the flesh is not bitter and does not undergo oxidation for a long time. Eggplants grow to a length of 20 cm in length, a diameter of 10-11 cm. Weight - about 300 g. Individual specimens reach a weight of 1 kg. There are few seeds in the pulp.
Grade Features:
- Needs regular feeding - at least five times per season.
- In the open ground, plantings are covered with a film at night.
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic and other viral diseases.
- Forms ovaries even in cool weather.
Maria
Mid-early variety bearing fruit on the 95-100th day after planting. Valued by vegetable growers who grow eggplant on an industrial scale. Its fruits grow even, of the same size.
The height of the plants is 0.6-0.75 m. The bushes are a little sprawling, with a powerful stem and branches. They need space, do not tolerate shading. m grows up to 8 kg of eggplant.
The shape of the fruit is an elongated cylinder. The skin is slightly glossy, purple. The pulp is elastic, white, not bitter. The length of the fruit is up to 30 cm, the diameter is 6-7 cm. Weight is 200-230 g.
Grade Features:
- Between adjacent plants leave spaces of 50 cm. 3 bushes are planted.
- Relatively high immunity, practically does not suffer from tobacco mosaic.
- It tolerates temperature extremes.
Sailor F1
The mid-early hybrid attracts gardeners with an unusual fruit color, their excellent taste and high yields. Light skin does not have to be removed before cooking. And most importantly, the fruits of "Sailor" can be eaten raw - usually they are added to salads. In Siberia, this variety is grown exclusively under shelters.
Bushes are powerful, with many side shoots. Plant height - 0.7-0.8 m. In the greenhouse grow up to 1 m. Fruiting begins on the 100-105th day. m collect up to 10 kg of eggplant.
The fruits are large, pear-shaped. Length - 15-18 cm. Weight - 250-400 g. Pulp with a delicate texture, without voids and not bitter.
Grade Features:
- The bushes are tied to avoid breaking branches.
- Fruits retain marketability during long-term storage.
- Immunity to verticillin wilt.
A distinctive feature of the Sailor variety is an unusual combination of colors. The variety got its name for the striped, white and lilac colors.
Pelican F1
This hybrid represents a group of white eggplants. All white varieties are hybrid. They are derived in order to improve the taste.
Unlike purple fruits, white ones do not contain anthocyanins - it is because of these natural glycosides that the vegetable has a dark color and characteristic bitterness. The hybrid is suitable for any type of cultivation.
The early ripe hybrid has bushes of medium height - about 1-1.2 m. The ripening period is 105-110 days. From one bush collect 1.5-2 kg of eggplant.
Fruits are milky white, dull, elongated-saber. They reach a length of 20 cm, in diameter - 5-6 cm. Weight - 200-250 g. The pulp is medium-dense, of a gentle consistency, not bitter. All fruits grow the same size.
Grade Features:
- The gaps between adjacent plants are 40 cm.
- Plants need formation - they remove all lateral shoots and leaves to the 1st fork.
White eggplants differ from dark eggplants in more refined taste. But they are less useful because they do not contain anthocyanins, which are a powerful antioxidant.
Ping Pong F1
Mid-season white-fruited hybrid with tasty and beautiful fruits. Like all white eggplants, it is distinguished by delicate pulp. The fruits are used in the preparation of various dishes, canned and eaten raw. In Siberia, it grows only under shelter.
Bushes of the hybrid grow to 0.6-0.7 m. The ripening period is 120-130 days. m collect 1-1.2 kg. One plant gives up to two dozen fruits.
The fruits are spherical, with a diameter of 5-6 cm. The pulp is medium-dense, greenish. There are few seeds in the pulp. The mass of one fruit is 90 g. They are distinguished by a delicate and piquant taste.
Grade Features:
- Intervals between adjacent bushes - 30 cm.
- At the bush, remove all side shoots and leaves to the 1st fork.
Black brilliant
An early variety with beautiful dark fruits ripening on 105-110 days after planting. m planted no more than 4-6 plants.
The bush is semi-spreading, low - up to 0.5-0.6 m. 6-6.5 kg of eggplant are collected.
The fruits are cylindrical in shape. Coloring - purple, almost black. It grows in length to 23-24 cm. The pulp is light, does not bite. Fruits are used for various purposes, including pickles.
Grade Features:
- Withstands temperature extremes.
- It can store for a long time - up to 2 months.
- Fruit setting occurs in any weather.
Czech early
One of the best early grades. Ready for consumption in 90-100 days. It is in demand among gardeners for their unpretentiousness, excellent taste and presentation of fruits.
Plants are compact, reaching a height of not more than 0.6 m. Bushes are powerful, withstand the severity of the fruit. m planted 4-6 bushes. Productivity - 4-5 kg / sq. m
The fruits are purple, large, with a greenish-white dense pulp. The form is ovoid. Taste without bitterness. Weight up to 500-600 g.
Grade Features:
- You can plant under cover of seeds or seedlings.
- Between adjacent plants leave 30-35 cm.
Japanese dwarf
Mid-early variety ripening in 100-120 days. Able to grow equally well, both under cover and without it. The variety is recommended for cultivation in regions with a harsh climate, including in Siberia.
The bushes grow low - only up to 0.4 m. The stalk is powerful, withstands the severity of the fruit. From one plant collect up to 3 kg of eggplant, and from 1 square. m - 700 g.
Pear-shaped fruits, up to 20 cm in length. Weight - 160-170 g. Coloring - dark purple. The taste is excellent, without bitterness. The application is universal, the fruits are canned, frozen, used to prepare different dishes. The pulp is tender, greenish-white, it has few seeds.
Grade Features:
- Able to put up with adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
- When the plant reaches a height of 25 cm, the top of the central stem is removed to activate the growth of side shoots.
Along with the Japanese Dwarf, there are seeds of the Korean Dwarf on sale. These varieties are very similar, therefore interchangeable.
Finger
Mid-early variety with an unusual type of fruiting. Fruits grow on the hands. This variety grows well in a variety of conditions, including in containers, in winter gardens.
Plants grow semi-spreading. The height of the bushes is 0.65-0.8 m. The ripening period is 70-80 days from planting seedlings.
The fruits have a cylindrical shape, the color is green, with a purple tint. The flesh is tender, greenish, sweetish, not bitter. Eggplants are 20 cm long, but they are harvested when they reach 10-15 cm - with this size, the fruits are most delicious. The weight of one fruit is 30-40 g.
Grade Features:
- The fruits are ideal for grilling, pickling and canning.
- Resistant to heat and drought.
- Lateral shoots to the 1st fork are removed. 5 to 6 best ovaries are left on the bush, others are broken.
Emerald F1
Early ripe hybrid, bearing fruit on the 105-110th day after planting. It grows well, both in heated winter greenhouses and in ordinary greenhouses without heating.
Bushes are moderately sprawling, medium-tall, height - 0.6-0.7 m. Collect 7-7.5 kg of eggplant.
The shape of the fetus is an elongated cylinder. The peel is light green, the flesh is whitish, without a bitter taste, the texture is tender. Mass - 300-400 g.
Grade Features:
- It is characterized by extended fruiting - it lasts until September.
- Resistance to adverse conditions.
- The intervals between adjacent bushes are 30-35 cm.
Great lump F1
Mid-early variety bred by Siberian breeders. The ripening period is 120-130 days. It grows in any conditions - with and without shelter.
The bushes are medium-sized, sparse branches, height - 0.6-0.8 m. M collect 6-7 kg of eggplant.
The fruits are spherical, large. Diameter 10-15 cm. Individual specimens grow up to 20 cm in diameter. Weight 500-700 g. Record - 1.8 kg. The skin color is purple, the flesh is white. The taste is excellent, there are few seeds in the pulp.
Grade Features:
- 5-7 ovaries are left on the plants.Extra ovaries are broken to get large eggplants.
- It can be affected by late blight, so it needs preventive spraying with fungicides.
Bataysky
Mid-season variety recommended for the East Siberian region. The ripening period is 120-140 days. The variety has been grown for more than forty years.
Bushes are medium-sized, not sprawling. Height –0.45-0.75 m. Yield 1 square. m - from 4 to 8 kg.
The fruits are smooth, elongated, have the shape of a cylinder. They reach a length of 12-20 cm. Diameter - 5-8 cm. Weight - 140-120 cm. Color - purple, to black. The pulp is white, has no voids. Taste without bitterness.
Grade Features:
- The variety is susceptible to fusarium wilt.
- Fruits located at the bottom of the bush touch the ground.
Dwarf early 921
An early and multi-fertile variety for open Siberian soil. It can also be grown under shelters. In greenhouses, its yield is twice as high. The ripening period is 90-110 days.
Bushes are low - 0.3-0.45 m. It has 3-5 shoots. Fruits low on stems. Harvest from 1 square. m is 4-6 kg of eggplant.
Fruits are rounded pear-shaped, purple, dull. Weight - 200-300 g. Excellent taste characteristics. The maximum fruit length is 15 cm.
Grade Features:
- It is recommended to remove the yellowed lower leaves and barren stepsons.
- It can be affected by a spider mite - regular inspections and preventive treatments by Fitoverm are necessary.
Epic F1
This early hybrid is very popular among farmers. It is harvested, tasty and unpretentious. Eggplant Epic is a leader among varieties grown for commercial purposes.
The variety manages to produce crops in regions with a short summer. It grows in greenhouses and in the open. m collect 6-8 kg of eggplant. Bushes with straight and strong stems reach a height of 1 m.
The shape of the fruit is drop-shaped. Length - up to 20 cm, diameter - up to 10 cm. Weight - 200-300 g. Color - purple, flesh - white and dense. The fruits are universal, suitable for any purpose.
Grade Features:
- It is immune to the main diseases of nightshade.
- The fruit is characterized by friendly ripening.
Gardener's dream
Early ripening, tall variety, intended for cultivation in greenhouses and without shelters. The ripening period is 95-105 days from the date of emergence of seedlings.
Bushes grow to 0.6-0.8 m. M. Collect up to 6 kg. Bushes are closed, powerful, weakly branched.
The fruits have a classic look. They have an elongated cylindrical shape and a purple color. The fruits grow in length to 22 cm. The diameter is 7-8 cm. The flesh is moderately dense, white. The taste is excellent, without bitterness.
Grade Features:
- The variety is demanding on lighting.
- Resistance to anthracnose and late blight.
- Struck by Colorado beetles.
Nutcracker F1
An early hybrid in which the height of the bushes depends on the growing conditions. Without shelter, the height of plants reaches 1 m, in greenhouses - 1.5 m or more. The ripening period is 100 days.
The bushes are moderately sprawling. During the season, 4-8 kg of eggplant is collected from one bush. The fruits are universal, they are boiled, salted, pickled, frozen.
Fruits are spherical and pear-shaped. The fruit is about 15 cm long. The color is purple. The skin is glossy, smooth and somewhat thick. Weight - 230-250 g. Maximum weight - 750 g. There is no bitterness in the taste.
Grade Features:
- A large number of ovaries are formed on the bushes, providing long-term fruiting.
- May be affected by root rot and late blight.
Purple Wonder F1
Early high-yielding hybrid. Fruiting begins 100 days after planting. Universal - suitable for greenhouses and open ground.
The bushes are medium-sized, grow to 0.7-0.9 m. 7-8 kg of eggplants are harvested.
The fruits are not bitter, cylindrical in shape. The color is purple. The flesh is greenish, characterized by special tenderness and softness. Weight - 200-350 g.
Grade Features:
- After heat treatment, the pulp retains the shape given to it by slicing.
- Resistant to spider mites.
Solara F1
High-yielding ultra-early hybrid. Fruiting begins on 55-65 days after planting. It grows in any conditions - under shelters and without them.
Bushes are powerful, straight, branched. Productivity 7-8 kg per 1 square. m
The fruits are black, glossy, grow to a length of 30 cm. White flesh without a bitter aftertaste. The average weight is 300 g. The maximum weight is 1 kg. Diameter - 8 cm.
Grade Features:
- The intervals between adjacent bushes are 40 cm.
- Resistance to the tobacco mosaic virus.
Among the eggplants offered for cultivation in Siberia, there are varieties for every taste - tall and undersized, with purple and white fruits, for open or closed ground. Following agricultural technology, Siberian gardeners can successfully grow vitamin vegetables, both in greenhouses and in the open.