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Solanum melongena
This tall, sturdy Italian eggplant produces long, oval, dark glossy purple-black fruit measuring up to 20 cm long and 8 to 10 cm in diameter. Known for its uniform shape and exceptional quality, Nadia eggplant thrives even under cool growing conditions, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in Canada. Excellent for stuffing and baking, this versatile variety is a must-have in any vegetable garden.
Size: Fruit measures 20 cm long and 8 to 10 cm in diameter, with plants reaching heights around 3 to 4 ft.
Yield: Each plant can produce a generous harvest of high-quality eggplants throughout the growing season.
Taste: Mild and slightly sweet flavour, perfect for various culinary uses.
How to use: Ideal for stuffing, baking, grilling, or adding to ratatouille and other dishes for a hearty and delicious meal.
Planting tips: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow in 8 cm pots, cover lightly, and keep soil warm at 24°C. Transplant outdoors when frost risk has passed, spacing plants 45 cm apart in rows 1 m apart.
Harvest tips: Harvest when fruit is glossy and firm; frequent picking encourages continual production.
Pelleted seed.
