Eggplant Almagro

Description

Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species:

Heirloom variety from Spain (of Arab origin ). This variety has protected geographical indication ( PGI ) since 1944. Berenjena de Almagro is an eggplant of the Solanum Melongena species, grown in the Province of Ciudad Real for centuries, ever since it was introduced to the area by the Arabs. Almagro eggplant is quite fleshy and comes in various shapes and different colors ranging from green to purple. Berenjena de Almagro is traditionally cooked and fermented with vinegar, salt, garlic, and paprika, after which it can be stored for a longer period of time.  Medium-sized plant with pyriform oval fruit that is collected immaturely for canning. It is an early variety and very productive. Letting the fruit ripen, has ordinary uses.

Sow seeds 6mm deep indoors 8-12 weeks before the planting date. Sow direct or grow in trays of a good seed-raising mix and transplant when 6-7cm tall. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Plant outdoors when daytime temperatures are at least 65F / 18°C degrees and nighttime temps are above 50F/ 10°C. Plant / Row space: 60-75cm. Days To Maturity 60–65. Regular harvesting increases the production of fruit. Feed with a soluble fertilizer every two weeks for stronger plants.