SEEDS OF EGGPLANT TSAKONIKI - SOLANUM MELONGENA
Eggplant with purple and white stripes. Elongated fruits 20 to 25cm long. Produces very tasty, sweet aubergines with firm flesh. Its skin is thin and tender.
The sowing takes place from February to June. At 1cm deep and 45cm between plants. Seeds need temperature of 25ºC to germinate. After 3 to 5 months from sowing, the fruits will be ripe and can be harvested.
Fertile and well-drained soils.
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| Botanical name | Solanum melongena L. |
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| Average germination (%) | 90 |
| Climate Zone | Warm areas |
| Germination (in days) | 10 |
| Life cycle | Biennial |
| Seeds per gram | 230 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Fertile, Rich |
| 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 !