Description
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species: Melongena
A popular mid-season variety. The plant is fast-growing, compact, and 60 cm high.
The fruits are glossy, purple-black, 10-12 cm long, and weighing 700 gr. The flesh is greenish, dense, and of excellent taste. Used fresh, fried, and steamed, can be preserved. Higher yields can be expected when grown under cover.
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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