EGGPLANT: EARLY LONG PURPLE

EGGPLANT: EARLY LONG PURPLE

(SOLANUM MELONGENA)

A quick maturing heirloom.

Long slender dark purple fruit 25cm X 8cm.

Harvest younger for increased tenderness.

Each plant produces an average of 8 fruit.

A good cool climate variety.

WHEN TO PLANT

Temperate: SEP – FEB

Arid: AUG – JAN

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 6.5

Rich, well-drained, friable soil.

GROWING TIPS

Sow in pots, 6mm deep.

10-14 days to germination, transplant 60cm apart and keep moist to avoid bitterness.

Pick before the seeds turn brown and while the skin is shiny and firm.

If growing for seed leave on the Bush as long as possible.

DAYS TO HARVEST

70 – 80 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS