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Eggplant, Obsidian
Solanum melongena
We have searched around the world for open-pollinated eggplant varieties that thrive in our climate and that are not F1 hybrids. The gem from our search is Obsidian eggplant. Obsidian comes from the north of China; its round, dark purple and shiny fruits appear as a jewel in the garden and later becomes a treasure in the kitchen. Height reaches approximately 80 cm. Harvest from July to October.
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Portion | 100 seeds | 250 seeds | |
Product number | AA-0040-00 | AA-0040-S100 | AA-0040-S250 |
Content in grams | 0.17 | 0.58 | 1.40 |
Content in seeds | 30.00 | 100.00 | 250.00 |
Content in m2 | 10.00 | 36.00 | 83.00 |
Family | nightshade family |
Thousand-seeds weight (TKW) | 5.8 grams |
Seeds per gram | 169.9 |
Growing instructions
Sow early into seedling trays by the end of February. Keep them in a warm place protected from frost. Transplant into the field after May 20 at a distance of 60 cm on all sides. In a greenhouse you may sow from the beginning of May. Always pinch off the first set of flowers to encourage sturdy stalks and deep roots.
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Sowing quantity 2 g/Are |
Height
80
cm
Planting distance
60
x
60
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Germination duration
10
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Fertile