Eggplant – Orange Turkish
$3.99
These little eggplants look like… miniature pumpkins! With an orange skin striped with green when ripe, it is round and measures between 6 and 8 cm in diameter. However, it can be harvested and cooked while it is still green. It is popular in some African and Asian countries; look for recipe ideas on that side of the globe. Note that it has a certain bitterness.
Additional information
Seeds | ~25 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 30ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 14 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. Transplant into individual containers while waiting to be transplanted outdoors.
Transplant outdoors:
- After any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed and the average nighttime temperature is above 10 ºC
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 to 60 cm
- between rows: 60 to 75 cm
Plant height: 45 to 55 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Water: regular watering
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (after transplanting): 65 to 85 days. Eggplants can be harvested before they reach maturity; they then contain fewer seeds and this will encourage the production of other fruits on the plant. Cut them off at the stem with secateurs.
Specificities:
- pot culture possible in 3 to 5 gallon/12 to 20 liter containers
- pinch the first flowers on the plant to make it more robust before producing its fruits.
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