The species diversity of eggplants is rapidly increasing every year. Until recently, not every gardener grew this vitamin-rich vegetable. Thanks to the development of genetics and the emergence of new hybrid varieties, eggplant reproduction has become more accessible and much easier.
In this article we will talk about a late variety of eggplant with the affectionate name “Mishutka”.
Description
Eggplant "Mishutka", as noted earlier, is classified as a late-ripening variety. The plant can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground. The time for full ripening of fruits is 130-145 days. Productivity is high.
Eggplants of this variety are pear-shaped and dark purple, almost black in color. The weight of one vegetable can reach 250 grams. The pulp is white, without bitterness.
In cooking, the variety is used for canning, preparing first and second courses.
Attention! The “Mishutka” eggplant has one striking feature, thanks to which it produces a high yield: the simultaneous formation of two or three fruits on one cluster.
Growing and care
Seeds begin to be sown for seedlings in late February - early March. Plants dive only when 2-3 true leaves appear on the bush. You will learn how to pick correctly from the video:
Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse at the end of May, and in open ground at the beginning of June.
After the formation of the ovary, it is necessary to trim excess fruits to improve the quality of the future vegetable. All small inflorescences should be removed, leaving only 5-6 of the largest ovaries.
The plant does not need special care. Among the mandatory growing conditions, the following can be noted:
abundant and timely watering;
pruning leaves and small fruits;
loosening the soil;
feeding bushes with fertilizers.
Harvesting is carried out 130-145 days after planting the seeds.
Store vegetables in cool, well-ventilated areas. To increase the storage period, eggplants can be frozen or dried, as well as pickled or preserved for the winter.
Reviews
Victor, 34 years old, Smolensk
Growing eggplants is my hobby. Every year I experiment and buy new seeds. This year I planted Mishutka. At first I noticed the name and cute packaging. There were 20 seeds in the bag. They rose, surprisingly, quickly and amicably. The seedlings grew strong. I planned to grow eggplants in the garden, so in June I planted the seedlings in open ground. Soon the ovary appeared. I was pleased that several fruits were bearing on one branch at the same time. By August I was already harvesting my first harvest. The taste of the fruits was tender, without bitterness. The variety pleased me very much not only with its yield, but also with its taste.
Elena, 42 years old, Sochi
I have been growing eggplants in my garden for many years now. The variety “Mishutka” appeared in my garden relatively recently. Despite the fact that this representative of vegetables is classified as a late variety, I planted it not in a greenhouse, but in open ground in early June. The yield was quite high. On one bush, vegetables hung in a whole bunch, like grapes.I was also pleased with the taste. The pulp is not bitter at all, tender and juicy. Overall I was pleased with the variety. Next year I will definitely plant it on my site again.
Alexander, 36 years old, Mogilev, Republic of Belarus
A vegetable crop such as eggplant appeared on my plot only last year. Previously, I had not even tried to grow this vegetable, but everything changed when my neighbor in the country told me about the beneficial properties of eggplant and treated me to her preparations. I planted two completely different varieties at once: one is early, and the second is late. The late variety with the cute name “Mishutka” turned out to be much more productive than the early one, which shocked me a little at first. Both varieties tasted great. I was pleased with the complete absence of bitterness characteristic of eggplant in the pulp and the small number of seeds. I cooked almost everything from vegetables. I am very pleased with the result. Now I will grow eggplants every year and delight my loved ones with vitamin-rich and very appetizing dishes and preparations.
Hello, we used data from several sites, for example https://semena-tut.ru/catalog/baklazhan/baklazhan-mishutka.html Perhaps you have the opportunity to send a photo of the bag?
Hello, we used data from several sites, for example https://semena-tut.ru/catalog/baklazhan/baklazhan-mishutka.html
Perhaps you have the opportunity to send a photo of the bag?
It’s strange, on the manufacturer’s bag it says that this is an early ripening variety. Maybe you described the wrong variety?