Eggplant 'Teresa' F1

Solanum melongena

Reduced price - seeds are at or near "Last sell by date" - sow extra seeds to allow for possible reduced germination.

Early eggplant with slender violet fruits, approx. 20 cm long. Used for moussaka and vegetable dishes. Loves heat and is best grown in a greenhouse or in a very sheltered location. Thrives in nutritious and well-drained soil. Water regularly. Harvest fruits as they ripen, about 4 months after sowing.

Pre-cultivation: May-mid April, or 10-12 weeks before planting out at lowest night temperature +10°C. Sow on moistened seed soil. Cover with soil and plastic or in a mini greenhouse. Set warm (+22°C). Keep the seed moist. After emergence bright and slightly cooler. Use additional lighting for early sowing. When the plants are big enough to handle put 1 per pot in fertilized soil.0201-0415

Sow depth, cm: 0,5

Height, cm: 60

Harvest: July-Sept

Location: Greenhouse or very sheltered, sunny and warm location

Spacing: 50 cm / 1 plant per GreenStalk pocket

Number of seeds: 4