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 |