Eggplant Big lump: description, reviews.

Despite the fact that eggplant is a thermophilic culture and rather whimsical to care for, many summer residents grow it in their garden plot. This vegetable has an amazing taste and nutritional qualities. In this article, we will tell you in detail about one of the varieties - it is the Big Lump eggplant.

Eggplant Big lump: photo of the variety

Eggplant Big lump: description and characteristics of the variety

Due to the fact that the eggplant variety Bolshoy Uvalen belongs to the varieties of Siberian selection, the culture tolerates the climatic conditions of the central region of our country well. The bushes of this species are medium in size, about seventy centimeters.

The fact that the Big Lump eggplant variety has increased resistance to temperature fluctuations made it one of the most suitable for growing in a garden plot. Greenhouse conditions can be used to increase yields.

A distinctive characteristic of the Big Lump eggplant is the fruit of the plant. The vegetables grow in the shape of a ball, and their weight is about 700 grams. There are times when the fruits of the eggplant variety Big lump reach 2 kilograms.

The surface of the eggplant has a rich purple color, and the flesh is light and surprisingly tasty. A feature of the variety is the low content of seeds inside the fruit. The Big Hump crop is equally well suited for eating and harvesting.

This variety has a high yield. The first eggplants ripen about four months after the first shoots appear. The culture is distinguished by a high degree of resistance to attacks by harmful insects and diseases.

How to grow the Big Uvalan eggplant variety

Eggplant varieties Big Uvalen can be grown with or without seedlings. The second option is suitable for southern regions with a warm climate.

Eggplant Big lump: photo of the variety

A prerequisite for growing eggplants is soil fertility and proper care. The summer resident will collect a rich harvest from black earth or loamy soil. In the autumn, the area where it is planned to grow eggplants must be regularly enriched with organic fertilizers.

An important factor for choosing a bed for eggplant is the culture that has grown on this site before. Carrots, onions, and legumes are good precursors for the Big Lump eggplant. You will have to abandon the garden bed if potatoes or tomatoes were growing on it before. After such crops, eggplant can be planted only after a three-year break.

If you know about the close location of groundwater on the site, it is better to look for another place for planting eggplants.

There are a number of necessary plant care measures.

• Systemic irrigation of crops... The soil in which eggplants are grown must be saturated with moisture. However, excess liquid can damage the plant, as can drought. It is better to water the eggplants in the second half of the day with water heated by the sun. It is not recommended to pour water on top of the eggplant foliage. The regularity of watering depends on the climatic conditions of your region, but it must be carried out at least three times a week.
• Creation of favorable climatic conditions... The culture will stop growing and developing when the temperature drops to fourteen degrees. Will cause a destructive effect and sultry heat. A favorable temperature range for eggplant is 25 - 30 degrees.
• Regular feeding... For the variety "Bolshoy Uvalen", organic and mineral fertilizers are well suited. It is necessary to carry out such a procedure about five times.
• Timely pruning... A large amount of green mass on a crop can take away many beneficial properties of the soil. To direct them towards the ripening of nutritious fruits, it is necessary to cut off excess foliage and shoots.

If you take into account all the recommendations and provide the Big Lump eggplant with the necessary care, the plant is able to bear fruit until mid-autumn.

Eggplant Big lump: photo of the variety

Eggplant Big lump: variety reviews

Olga, Balashov

Every year I grow eggplants on my site and always try new varieties. Eggplant Big lump surprised with its unusual fruits and amazing taste. I advise everyone to try it.

Natalia, Podolsk

Already, how many times I grow eggplants of the Big Uvalen variety and am always very happy. This species is highly resistant to attacks by harmful insects and diseases. I will continue to grow the Big Lump eggplant variety.

Ekaterina, Donskoy

I grow an eggplant in my garden. Big lump. Unusual fruits always attract the attention of guests. The main thing is to cut off excess shoots, then you will reap a good harvest. I recommend giving it a try.