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