| Latin Name: | Solanum melongena |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 75cm |
| Spread: | 60cm |
| Growing Info: Soak seeds in warm water 24 hours before sowing. Sow indoors Jan-April, on the surface of seed compost, and cover with 6mm layer of soil or vermiculate. Propagate at 18-25°C. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings to 8cm pots. Grow on at 15°C+. For greenhouse cultivation, transplant to 20cm pot, or growbag. |
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| Aftercare: Stake plants for support. Remove growing tip when plant reaches 30cm tall. Water and mist plants regularly, feeding with high potassium fertiliser when flowers set. Restrict to 5-6 fruits per plant for larger crops. |
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| Avg. Seeds/Pack: | 75 |
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