Description
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species: Melongena var. esculentum
Heirloom from the USA, but it is not a native American plant. This eggplant was developed in 1964 by famed plant breeder Elwyn Meader of the University of New Hampshire Agriculture Experimental Station. Plants produce 1-3 huge, round, “Granny Smith” – green fruits per plant which weigh approximately 1-2+ pounds per fruit. Fruits are slightly sweeter and more flavorful. The plants are known to set fruit when the nighttime temperatures are in the low 70s to high 60s. 70 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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