Description
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species: Melongena var. esculentum
Heirloom variety from Iraq. Satin, dark purple-black fruits are delicious and very big, shaped like a squat teardrop, the flesh is sweet and tender, perfect for grilling or baking. Heat tolerant and productive in multiple trials. 80 days.
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.
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