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Diamond Eggplant | id:22045 | Solanum melongena | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
High-yielding. Excellent flavour, firm flesh, slender looking. Harvest at 9” long and 3” wide for best taste. Popular among market gardeners. This variety from Ukraine was collected by Seed Savers Exchange in 1993.
Companion plants: Beans, Okra, Thyme, Dill, Mint, Tarragon, Potato, Lettuce
Basil, Peppers, Spinach, Sunflower.
Far from: Fennel, Corn.
Planting tip: Sow indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant outside when day time °T is 18°C and night time °T is more than 10°C. Germination can take up to 7-14 days.
Harvesting tip: Harvest eggplants when skin is glossy and thumbprint will not leave an impression.
Storage tip: Store at 10-12°C w/ 90% humidity for up to 1 week.
Seed depth:1/4″, Plant spacing:18-24”, Row spacing:30-36”, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:3, Germination:7-14 days/jrs, 15-32°C Optimally:23-30°C, Days to maturity:70 days/jrs
