Large teardrop shaped purple fruit borne in abundance on bushy plants. The multi branched plant habit can be encouraged to crop heavily with an early sowing, generous mulching and feeding then prompt harvest of mature fruit to allow further bud set.
Maturity 90 days from transplant.
3230
Solanum melongena
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 7-14 |
60cm
|
Warmer Temps | 2 | 30 |
Transplant
|
Mediterranean Cuisine
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
