SEEDS OF EGGPLANT ’WHITE EGG’ - SOLANUM MELONGENA
Curious white eggplant perfectly egg-shaped. It is a variety almost extinct but with a very high gastronomic value. With a rich flavour, it is perfect roasted or stuffed, also for stir-frying. Leave it to soak a few hours before cooking.
After 3 to 5 months from sowing, the fruits can be harvested. Prefers deep, fertile and well-drained soils. Use tutors to keep the plants upright.
The sowing takes place in March or April outdoors, while in the interior it is done from January. At 1cm deep and 45cm between plants. Seeds need temperature of 25ºC to germinate.
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| Botanical name | Solanum melongena L. |
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| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Climate Zone | Warm areas |
| Life cycle | Biennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers |
| Planting distance | 100 x 50 cm |
| Seeds per gram | 190 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Deep, Fertile |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Frequent |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !