Description:An Italian heirloom prized for its tender flesh and colourful, thin skin. Harvest at 4 – 7″ long for best flavour and texture. Expect good yields. Great for grilling and roasting!
Organically Grown/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 25 seeds
- General Info
- Germination
- Growing Info
- Growing Indoors
Latin Name:Solanum melongena
Main Uses:Culinary
Days to Maturity:60days
Exposure:Full sun
Height:Up to 90 cm (36 inches)
Seed Source:Organically Grown
Germination: 5 – 14 days at 21 – 25C.
Sowing Indoors: 8 – 10 weeks before the planting-out date. Bottom heat improves germination rates and times.For best results, apply Sea Magic kelp from first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.
Planting Depth: 1/4″. Cover lightly.
Spacing:Minimum 8″ container per plant. In the garden, space 10 – 12″ apart.
Planting Out:Often grown in containers in northern gardens – plant out/set outdoors starting in mid-June. Requires heat!
Growing in Containers:Grows very well in containers and raised beds.
Fertilizing (Containers):Plant in a quality, organic-based potting mix with good drainage. Fertilize regularly with organic plant food. Jobes organic spikes are easy and effective!
Watering (Containers):Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Monitor every day or two during very hot weather.
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden bed recently amended with compost. Application of Kelp is beneficial.
Watering (Garden):Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Notes: Eggplant attracts the same type of pests as its close relatives – peppers, tomatoes and potatoes – therefore, avoid planting them in close proximity.
Harvesting:Pick when fruits stop rapidly growing and still have a glossy texture. Over-ripened fruit will be soft and have hard seeds.
Suitability for Indoors:Not well suited for indoors – may be grown as a specialized crop.
What about Grow Lights?Grow lights are required to grow this crop indoors.
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