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Rosso di Napoli Aubergine organic

€3,00 EUR
10

An ideal stuffing aubergine for slow cooking 

Rosso di Napoli Aubergine (eggplant) is a variety from Ethiopia which produces fruits that are somewhat larger than the Turkish Orange aubergines. It is advised not to cook over 150°C in order to prevent the fruits from turning bitter. This plant grows vigourously can stand lower temperatures compared to solanum melongena.

Scientific Name: Solanum aethiopicum

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Optimal Germination Temperature: 24-30 °C

Germination time in days: 10-15 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 90-100 days

Sunlight: full sun

Soil requirement: fertile, deep, well drained

Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before last frost. Sow at 1/2 cm at soil temperature of 23C and lightly cover. Plant in polytunnel or Transplant out when they are at least two sets of leaves after danger of frost. It is advised to stake the plant. Space plants by 60-80 cm.