Characteristics and description of the eggplant tomato

With so many tomatoes to choose from, choosing a variety that satisfies all criteria is a real challenge. The "Eggplant" tomato will delight you with its large fruits and excellent flavor. The name refers to the shape of the fruit.

Description and characteristics of the variety

The tomato harvest will be late, so in temperate climates, it's recommended to grow it in a greenhouse. The bushes are indeterminate and can reach a height of 2 meters. The plant is vigorous, with medium-sized, tomato-like leaves. To achieve a high yield, it will be necessary to train the bush into 1-2 stems.

The tomatoes are oval-shaped, tapering toward the tip. The flesh is red and fleshy, with seed chambers located on the sides. The seeds are barely noticeable when eaten. Ripe tomatoes are red with a slight pink tint. The average fruit weighs 300-400 grams.

The Eggplant tomato is suitable for fresh consumption, juice production, lecho, and various sauces. The plant has a strong immune system, but poor weather conditions can reduce yield and affect the overall health of the plant. Seedlings are sown 60-65 days before planting in open or closed ground.

Varietal tomato - advantages and disadvantages

The variety's evaluation is based on data provided by the farmers and breeders who developed this tomato. Among its advantages are:

• amazing taste of tomatoes;
• fruit size;
• fleshiness and juiciness of the pulp;
• a small amount of seeds that are not felt when consumed;
• resistance to the main diseases of nightshades;

The disadvantage is:

• a long ripening period, but the fruits gain a sweetness that is absent in many early ripening tomatoes;
• It can be grown in open ground only in the south, middle and northern zones; it is recommended to plant it only in a greenhouse.

Growing tomatoes in a garden bed

Experienced gardeners follow certain rules when growing tomatoes. Key tips include:

• The seeds should be planted in late February or early March to get the harvest as early as possible, as the variety is late ripening.
• Plant the seeds no more than 2 centimeters deep. Planting the tomato too deeply will delay germination and slow its development.
• Don't forget to water your seedlings regularly with warm water. Don't spray a fragile plant with ice water, as it will stunt growth and may also reduce disease resistance.
• After 60-65 days from germination, the plants are transplanted into a garden bed or greenhouse. The holes should be fertilized with a complex fertilizer and watered generously.

• The Eggplant tomato is tall, so staking is essential. Install the staking immediately, before the root system develops. Don't forget to tie the plants up regularly to prevent them from breaking.
• Mature plants can be watered with cool water, but not ice-cold.
• Mulching the soil will protect the roots from overheating, reduce moisture evaporation from the soil, reduce the likelihood of crust formation, and make it difficult for weeds to germinate.
• To speed up the ripening process of fruits in a greenhouse, you can remove half of the leaves when the tomatoes reach their technical ripeness.
• Mandatory fertilizing is carried out during budding, when the plant devotes all its energy to the formation of fruits.
• Remove side shoots as they grow. Shoots should be removed immediately after they appear; they should not exceed 5-10 cm in length. This type of side shoot removal can damage the plant later.

Gardeners' reviews of the tomato variety "Eggplant"

Bogdana Viktorovna, Krasnodar region.

We have a good climate, so I plant all my tomatoes outdoors, some even without seedlings. I liked the "Eggplant" tomato. It's quite a productive variety. The fruits take a long time to ripen, but when you eat them, you realize the wait is worth it. The tomatoes are tender and sweet, and the taste is simply divine. Of course, tall tomatoes require more care than determinate ones, but believe me, it's worth it.

Zhanna Alexandrovna, Crimea.

This was my first time growing the "Eggplant" tomato. The plant grew tall, about 1.5 meters, and I planted the seedlings in open ground. It produced a lot of fruit, but I couldn't say the stem was completely covered in them. The tomatoes are large, fleshy, and sweet. Their sweetness rivals even pink tomatoes. Their shelf life is average; the ripe ones lasted about a week and a half, then some started leaking. I'm happy with the variety and recommend it to my friends and neighbors.