Baby Melanzana (a grappolo) - Aubergines (Eggplants)
au29 (Solanum melongena)
Traditional Italian variety with numerous fruits 6 to 12 cm long growing in grape-like clusters. The slender, light-purple eggplants are also excellent for pickling.
In pots, this robust variety reaches a height of approximately 70 cm, making it ideal for balconies or patios. Outdoors or in a greenhouse, it reaches heights of up to 1.5 m.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Fruit type | oblong |
|---|---|
| Colour | purple |
| Temperature requirements | high |
| Solanum melongena | |
| Nutrient requirements | medium |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50-60 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 80 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
Explanations
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.