sowing eggplant (Solanum melongena)
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Crop group: Fruit crop |
Plant family : Nightshade family |
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Well-known varieties : Long Violette , Mini Aubergine Ophelia F1
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Sowing depth: 0.5 cm |
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Height : 30-90 cm |
Sowing distance: in modular tray s |
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Germination: 26-32 C° / 5 to 10 days |
Planting distance : 45 cm all around |
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Growth cycle : 80-90 days after planting out |
Plant out when : 2 true leaves |
Cultivation method :
- Pre-sowing Indoors/Greenhouse/Hothouse: Sow indoors February-early March; plant in greenhouse/hothouse in May; harvest July-September
- Open ground: Sow indoors mid-February-mid-March; plant in open ground mid-May; harvest end of August-September
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Location:  greenhouse - greenhouse - tunnel |
Watering: 
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Good neighbors : Tomato, basil |
Bad Neighbors : Potato |
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Frost resistant: No |
Root system: very deep 45-60 cm |
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Fertilization : Fertilize the soil well with universal fertilizer. Fertilize regularly with comfrey manure.
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Preferred soil: pH 5.5-6.5, well-fertilized soil, good drainage |
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Dangers and concerns : Aphids, snails |
Harvesting and storage : The fruits can be harvested when they are between 15 and 25 cm in size and the skin is shiny. If the flesh is brown, the eggplant is overripe. Continue picking until October, removing the flowers from then on to allow the last fruits to ripen optimally. Nutritional value: 100 grams of cooked/stewed (excluding fat) eggplant contains:
- 35 kcal
- 0 grams of fat
- 9 grams of carbohydrates
- 1 gram of protein
- 3 grams of fiber
- 3 grams of sugar
- Vitamins: B6 and K
- Other: Thiamine and Manganese
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 = little sun  = moderate sun = lots of sun  = little water  = moderate water = a lot of water |
