Description:
- Fruit:Large, glossy, dark purple fruits.
- Characteristics: Smooth skin, meaty flesh, and a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- Maturity: Typically ready for harvest in 70-80 days.
Planting Instructions:
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8.
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, providing about 1-2 inches of water per week.
- Temperature: Eggplants prefer warm temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C).
- Support: Stake or cage plants to support heavy fruits.
- Harvesting:Harvest fruits when they are shiny, firm, and fully mature.