Eggplant

Rosa Bianca

Vigorous Italian heirloom variety, abundant harvest of rosy lavender and white heavy teardrop shaped fruit. Mild flavour. 75-90 days.

Available options:

Eden Seeds

Packet (50 seeds) $3.50

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5g $8.00

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10g $15.00

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50g $62.00

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General information:

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

From India, developed in Spain in 16th century. Growing conditions as for tomato, though Eggplant needs a longer growing season, treat as perennial in warmer climates, annual in cooler areas. Can sow indoors up to 8 weeks before transplanting, harden for one week by taking off heat and put in full sun. Picking regularly encourages production. Sow early spring.

200-250 seeds per gram

Eggplant planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	All Year
Subtropic:	Aug-Mar
Mild:	Aug-Dec
Cold/Frost:	Sep-Nov

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	50-80
Row space cm:	80-90
Depth cm:	0.5-0.8
Best soil temp:	24-32 °C

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	200-250
Rate per hectare:	250g
Average days to maturity:	90-110