
Details
This small eggplant comes from Mumbai and is normally speckled white and purple, but we found a nice variation of the cultivar in our field that produces a solid purple eggplant. Eggplants are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and copper. They are a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Non-Isolated.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Solanum sp. |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Bloom Color | Violet/Lavender |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic), 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |