Eggplant, as a vegetable crop, fell in love with many gardeners for its unique taste, species and color diversity, as well as an attractive appearance. In addition, the fruits of this foreigner are very useful. They are rich not only in vitamins, but also in macronutrients.
Today, eggplant can be grown not only in a greenhouse, but also in open ground. But what about those who do not have their own personal plot, but still want to grow and enjoy a vitamin vegetable? To solve this problem, a variety of indoor eggplant “Medallion” was bred.
Description
Eggplant “Medallion” refers to early hybrid varieties, intended for cultivation both in the garden and in a pot on a windowsill or balcony. The bushes are miniature, low, compact. The height of an adult plant reaches 40-55 cm. The period of full ripening of the fruit is 90-95 days.
The shape of the vegetable is slightly oblong, ovoid. The color varies from light to dark purple. The weight of a mature fetus ranges from 60 to 80 grams. The yield of the variety is high.
Eggplant pulp is white, medium density. There is no bitter taste.
In cooking, indoor eggplant vegetables are used for cooking first and second courses, as well as for canning and pickling as preparations for the winter.
Secrets of cultivation
Sowing eggplant “Medallion” is carried out in May. The variety does not need special growing conditions. The culture is unpretentious, but still some nuances should be taken into account.
A miniature vegetable, like its counterparts, is light and moisture-loving. In addition, room eggplant does not tolerate drafts and a sharp temperature drop at all. If you seriously set out to grow a rich eggplant crop on your windowsill, then our easy-to-follow secrets will certainly help you:
- Plant your seeds in the right soil. Eggplants do not like heavy soils. Light soils with a high content of black soil are considered optimal for cultivation.
- Choose the right place for the vegetable. The best option is a well-lit, draft-free area.
- Watering should be plentiful and timely.
- Do not forget about feeding the plant and loosening the soil after watering.
- Always remove excess shoots and foliage from the bush, this will help avoid darkening of the fruit and speed up their ripening.
You will learn how to properly form eggplant bushes from the video:
The mini-eggplant of the “Medallion” variety is in no way inferior in taste to its garden counterparts, but, on the contrary, judging by the reviews, it surpasses them in many positions. Due to the diminutiveness of the bush, compactness and unpretentiousness, the vegetable takes pride of place on the windowsill among plant growing lovers.
Reviews
I settled on eggplant. Next, I began to select the appropriate variety. I ordered the seeds of the early ripe eggplant “Medallion”. Sowed. After a short period of time, the first shoots appeared in my pots. I deliberately planted one seed in each pot, so that later I would not plant plants.
The bushes grew rapidly and became stronger every day. About a month later, flowers began to appear on the plants. When they turned into fruits, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Still, I managed to do it. I grew eggplant on a windowsill. True, it is much smaller than garden varieties, but it is just as tasty. I was satisfied with the experiment. I also plan to plant cucumbers and tomatoes on the balcony in addition to eggplant.
The same neighbor helped with the seeds. He also suggested how to take care of an exotic culture. Soon I had the first shoots, and then miniature bushes. With the advent of the first fruits, joy knew no bounds.
After a successful experience in growing eggplant, my wife and I began to experiment, and today on our windowsill you can find not only eggplant, but also cucumber, tomato, herbs and even radish.
The bushes are really small in height, they don’t take up much space in the garden, they don’t require special care. The fruits, however, are slightly small, but there are a lot of them on the branch. To taste, such mini-vegetables are in no way inferior to the traditional eggplant. The pulp of this variety is pleasant to the taste, not bitter at all.
This option is perfect for those who have difficulty with the size of the land or do not have it at all. Eggplant varieties “Medallion” will feel great even in an ordinary pot on a windowsill or balcony.