Aubergine Slim Jim is a productive heirloom aubergine variety that produces clusters of small elongated bright purple fruits each about 7 to 15 cm long. The plant is compact while at the same time vigorous! The aubergines can be harvested at a young stage. Grows best under cover in tunnels or greenhouses.
Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
Plant Life Cycle: Annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20-22°C
Germination time in days: 7-21 Days
Indicative Days to maturity:
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Well-drained, medium-heavy, nutrient-rich soil
Sowing and cultivation: Sow from January to February under heated shelter at a temperature of 20-22C. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed, Do not forget to stake.