Today, various agro-seed companies offer a wide range of eggplant varieties. Each crop has an individual color, shape and taste. Recently, white eggplants have become very popular. This demand is no coincidence. These crops have many advantages over purple eggplants and other colors.
Description of white eggplants
White eggplants, as they are commonly called eggplants, were obtained by breeding from existing varieties of purple eggplants.The purpose of creating new crops was to improve commercial qualities. The fact is that purple eggplants, despite their beneficial properties, have a specific bitter taste.
As time has shown, the breeders completed the task successfully. The resulting hybrids were white in color and had an original taste, without bitterness. In addition, these crops are endowed with more tender pulp with a small number of seeds. Such qualities allow the fruits to be used not only in canning and preparing hot dishes, but also fresh without heat treatment.
White eggplant hybrids
All white eggplant hybrids have the same color. However, they differ in terms of ripening, taste and shape.
Let's look at the most popular hybrids that have gained great popularity among gardeners.
Iceberg
Iceberg is a mid-early crop. The growing season from seed germination to the start of harvesting is 115 days. The bush itself is of medium height. When grown in open ground it reaches 40-45 cm, in greenhouse conditions about 60 cm.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 180-200 g;
- shape - oval;
- size - up to 20 cm in length;
- the pulp is juicy, without voids;
- the taste is spicy.
The plant is valued for its stable fruiting and resistance to various diseases. At the same time, Iceberg fruits tolerate long-term transportation well, which has a beneficial effect on their sale.
White Night
The ultra-early ripening hybrid White Night is capable of producing the first harvest of fruits already on the 75th day after planting the seeds. The bushes of the plant are compact and small in size. On average, eggplants grow about 70 cm. The hybrid is high-yielding, from 1 sq. m gardeners will be able to harvest about 8 kg of vegetables.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 280-300 g;
- shape - closed;
- size - 25 cm in length;
- pulp - tender;
- the taste is sweetish.
This hybrid is well suited for open ground and greenhouse structures. It does not require the formation of a bush and tying it to a support. In addition, White Night eggplant has high immunity to viral and infectious diseases, which simplifies the process of growing it.
Fluff
The fluff is a fairly early eggplant. Technical ripeness of the fruit occurs on the 115th day after sowing the seeds. The hybrid is suitable for growing in film shelters and in open ground.
Eggplant Fluff is a representative of tall crops. Its bush can reach 170 cm in height. Therefore, it needs to be formed and tied to a support.
Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, the yield of the hybrid is 5-6 kg per 1 sq. m.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 200-210 g;
- size - up to 25 cm in length;
- shape - oval;
- pulp - dense;
- taste is good.
Hybrid Fluff is intended for cultivation only in greenhouse conditions. In open ground, the fruits of this crop lose their marketable appearance and ability to be transported over long distances.
Taste of mushrooms
The Taste mushroom culture is early ripening, the growing season from seed germination to technical ripeness of the fruit is 105 days. The yield of the hybrid varies from 6 to 8 kg per 1 sq. m.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 180-200 g;
- size - 20 cm in length;
- shape - elongated;
- pulp - juicy, tender;
- the taste is spicy and mushroom.
A distinctive feature of the hybrid Taste of Mushrooms is that it is intended for cultivation in open ground. In greenhouse structures, the crop loses its resistance to various diseases and pests.
Pelican F1
Pelican F1 is a mid-season hybrid. After planting the seeds, fruit maturity occurs on the 115-120th day. The plant itself is short, the height of the bush does not exceed 60 cm. The yield of the hybrid is 1.5-2 kg per 1 sq. m.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 200-250 g;
- shape - stem-like;
- size - 15-18 cm in length;
- pulp - elastic;
- taste is of high quality.
The Pelican hybrid is intended for cultivation throughout Russia. The crop grows well both in greenhouses and in open ground.
Swan
In terms of ripening time, the Swan hybrid belongs to mid-season crops. The period of time from the appearance of sprouts to the collection of the first fruits is 105-110 days. The plant bushes are small. Their height reaches no more than 70 cm. The average yield of the hybrid is 18 kg per 1 sq. m.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 200-250 g;
- shape - cylindrical;
- size - 18-20 cm in length;
- pulp - tender;
- the taste is spicy.
The hybrid is suitable for growing indoors and outdoors. The value of Swan eggplant lies in its versatility of use, good transportation and long shelf life.
Ping Pong F1
Eggplant Ping Pong is a mid-season crop. The growing season from planting seeds to the first harvest is 110-120 days. The plant is low growing. The height of the bush reaches 60-70 cm.
Ping Pong eggplant can grow in open ground, greenhouses and greenhouses. In addition, the plant gives a good harvest when grown at home on the balcony.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 60-70 g;
- shape - spherical;
- size - 5-6 cm in length;
- pulp - tender, juicy;
- the taste is excellent.
The yield of the hybrid is quite high. It is 1.5 kg per bush.At the same time, the taste of Ping Pong F1 eggplant is very much appreciated by gourmets of these vegetables.
Bambi F1
Bambi eggplant is one of the most decorative and truly excellent hybrids for any gardener. The fact is that this is such an unpretentious crop that, in addition to open and closed ground, it bears fruit well on window sills and in winter gardens.
The bushes themselves have quite intensive growth and a thick crown. But despite this, they reach only 50 cm in height.
The yield of the hybrid is also encouraging. From 1 sq. m you can collect more than 4 kg of commercial quality eggplants.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 70 g;
- shape - ovoid;
- pulp - dense;
- taste is of high quality.
It is also worth noting that Bambi F1 is undemanding to good lighting and crop rotation, that is, alternating crops.
Stork
White eggplant Stork is a relatively early ripening crop. After 90-100 days of planting, you can safely begin the first harvest. The recommended method of cultivation is greenhouse structures. However, in the southern part of the country, the crop gives good yield indicators in open ground. On average from 1 sq. m you can collect up to 7 kg of high quality eggplants.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 90-100 g;
- shape - ovoid;
- pulp - juicy, tender;
- taste is good.
When choosing this hybrid, beginning gardeners should take into account that it has its own characteristics. If harvesting is delayed, the Stork fruits begin to harden and lose their consumer qualities. Therefore, it is not recommended to grow the plant for more than 100 days..
White egg
Eggplant White Egg is an early-ripening plant of Japanese selection. The period from germination of sprouts to the first harvest is only 60 days. It is preferable to grow the crop indoors. But with timely and proper care, the plant can produce a good harvest in open areas.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 200 g;
- shape - ovoid;
- size - 10 cm in length;
- pulp - medium density;
- the taste is aromatic and mushroom.
Plants of this hybrid do not require the formation of a bush and tying to a support. Their bushes in rare cases reach 70 cm.
Bibo F1
Bibo F1 is an early ripening crop. After germination, the first fruits can be collected on the 85-90th day. Methods for growing a hybrid involve open and closed ground. The yield of eggplants is about 4-5 kg per 1 sq. m.
Description of fruits:
- weight - 350-380 g;
- shape - oval;
- size - 18 cm in length;
- pulp - medium density, tender;
- taste is of high quality.
Plant bushes reach 85-95 cm, so they need to be formed and tied to a support.
The peculiarity of the Bibo culture is that even in extreme conditions and with minimal time spent in care, it gives stable yield indicators.
Advantages and disadvantages of white eggplants
Even though white eggplants were bred from common purple eggplant varieties, they still have their own distinct pros and cons.
Among the positive qualities it is worth noting:
- Complete absence of bitterness.
- Tender and juicy pulp structure.
- Complete or partial absence of seeds.
- Wide use.
In addition, white eggplant contains a large number of useful microelements.
Disadvantages of culture include:
- High requirements for soil composition.
- Short shelf life.
- Weak resistance to temperature changes.
- Inability to collect seed material.
It is also worth noting that, unlike purple eggplant varieties, white hybrids have poor resistance to pests and diseases. Therefore, they are in dire need of timely care.
As you can see, each white eggplant has its own individual characteristics. They differ in cultivation methods, fruit shape, yield and taste. However, these crops are united by the absence of bitterness and seeds, which is their undoubted advantage in versatility of use.
