- Ivory skin and white flesh
- Fruit to 16cm
- Early maturing
Description
'Eggplant- Casper' seeds
Solanum melongena
- Ivory skin and white flesh
- Fruit to 16cm
- Early maturing
Fruit has smooth ivory coloured skin and white flesh growing to around 16cm by 8cm. Mild mushroom like flavour and silky texture. Commonly used in stews, sauces, baked, fried, stuffed and grilled. Early maturing. Eggplant is also known as "Aubergine".
Seeds per gram: 225
Product code: F3-08
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Spring or after frost |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 24-32°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates) |
Row Spacing | 80cm |
Plant Spacing | 70cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 75 days |
*Notes: Plants may need staking. Picking regularly encourages more fruit. Can be grown as a perennial in warm climates.
How To Grow
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