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Every year, new varieties and hybrids appear in stores and markets across 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 and surprising guests with a new dish. Let's talk about round varieties of eggplant, which have become quite popular today. They look impressive in garden beds.
Varieties of round eggplants
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 distinguished large the fruits are white and lilac in color (the photo shows how the plant bears fruit), without bitterness. It is grown both in open ground and indoors 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 approximately 120-130 days. Below is a table of the main characteristics.
About 7 kilograms of excellent quality eggplants are collected per square meter, which can be transported even over long distances, which is also a big plus.
Hybrid "Bourgeois"
Medium-sized dark purple eggplants distinguish 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 variety we describe. You can understand in advance which round eggplant fruits will grow from the presented seeds.
"Helios"
Perhaps the Helios variety of eggplants is 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 they harvest 5 kilograms per square meter. The fruits are medium to large in size and have a beautiful dark purple color. Keep in mind that the bush of this variety is quite tall and spreading.
"Viola di Firenzi"
The name itself suggests that the hybrid was imported from Italy, where various varieties are successfully grown. 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 eggplants; 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 seeds of this type. They give an early rich harvest, just under 3 kilograms per square meter.
"Globe" is grown in open ground mainly in the southern regions. The bush itself is medium-sized, spreading; this must be taken into account when planting.
The coloring is 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"
High-yielding varieties immediately gain popularity. So it is with the Leader variety.
The color of the fruits is very dark, even black. They are large and can be stored for a very long time after harvesting, which is also very good. The pulp has no bitterness and is very tasty.
They try to plant no more than 6 plants per 1 square meter, which will promote their free growth both under film cover and in open ground. Feeding is definitely needed, 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 eggplants of this variety are also small and white. Externally, the fruits resemble large eggs (see photo).
The most surprising thing is that the eggplant’s white flesh has an unusual piquant taste, somewhat reminiscent of mushroom.
The hybrid is suitable for growing both in beds and in film shelters. Despite the fact that the bush has a compact size, 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 mid-summer only 6 large ovaries are left on it, and the leaves are also removed before the first fork.
At least 5 kilograms of crops are harvested from one square meter. The planting pattern is standard, 40x60.
Hybrid "Rotunda"
Pink eggplants are quite unusual and rare guests in our beds.
The plant can only be grown in greenhouse conditions or in open ground in the southern regions of Russia, since eggplants of this variety are extremely demanding of heat and sun. The fruits are medium in size, the flesh is greenish in color.
You should also plant seedlings quite far from each other, leaving air for the plants. The variety is high-yielding, up to 8 kilograms of fruit are harvested from one square meter.
"Fat gentleman"
The fruits of this variety are dark purple in color, they are medium in size, and the flesh is tender without bitterness. The photo shows the approximate size of the fruits 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 collected from one square meter.
"Sancho Panza"
“Sancho Panza” is represented by large fruits, which is already clear from the name. The photo shows the fruits of this variety. Due to the fact that eggplants of this variety are quite heavy, the yield per square is up to 7.5 kilograms.
The bush itself is medium-sized, the planting scheme is standard. If you plant more densely, the yield will drop sharply. It is grown both in greenhouses and in open ground.
Below is a video showing how the unusual hybrid "Red Ruffled" grows.
Variety table
Variety name | Fruit weight, grams | Disease resistance | Maturation | Usage | Sowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bumbo | 600-700 | to tobacco mosaic virus | mid-early | universal | no more than 2 cm |
Bourgeois | 300 | to most diseases | early | universal | about 2 centimeters |
Helios | 300 — 700 | to most viruses | mid-season | universal | to a depth of 1-2 centimeters |
Viola di Firenzi | 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 | by 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 tobacco mosaic virus | mid-early | universal | by 1.5-2 cm, pattern 40x60 |
Care
Regardless of whether you grow round eggplants or others, caring for the plant must be very careful. Only if all conditions are met will it be possible to obtain a high yield.
Eggplant is a rather capricious plant. It loves:
- light;
- fertile loose soils;
- watering with warm water;
- heat and air humidity.
In our climate, sometimes this can only be achieved in greenhouse conditions. Eggplant is very responsive to the application of mineral fertilizers; you should not skimp on this. The round shape is very convenient for cooking and looks impressive in the beds. Every year new interesting eggplant hybrids appear, which are also worth paying attention to.
