Black Pearl, F1

Season Overview

Description

This F1 hybrid bears rather smaller, dark purple to black shiny fruits with a mild flavor. With a height of 60 cm to 1 m, the 'Black Pearl' eggplant has a climbing habit and is around 40 - 60 cm wide. It bears its purple flowers from July to September and the fruit can be harvested from August. Uniform and high-yielding.

Growing tips

At a soil temperature of 20 - 28°C, germination takes place within 14 - 28 days. The fruits can be harvested when they are approx. 20 cm long, firm, plump and shiny. Approx. 3-5 fruits per plant. Further cultivation tips for the Aubegine species.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Dark germinator

Germination temperature

20 - 28 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Seeding distance

40 cm

Row spacing

60 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm