Aubergine Tsakoniki seeds 1g

Aubergine Tsakoniki seeds 1g

Overview

Aubergine Tsakoniki seeds 1g is supplied for home growing. Aubergine ‘Tsakoniki’ is a beautiful and distinctive variety producing attractive club-shaped fruits with striking white and purple striped skin. The flesh is tender and white, with a lovely mild flavour that is ideal for baking, grilling, roasting and stewing.

Key Features

• Beautiful white and purple striped fruits.
• Tender white flesh with mild flavour.
• Excellent for grilling, roasting, baking and stewing.
• Decorative and unusual vegetable variety.
• Great choice for gardeners who enjoy unique crops.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow under cover: March Sowing depth: 1–2 cm Plant out: May, after hardening off and once frost risk has passed Plant spacing: 50–60 cm between plants, 50 cm between rows Harvest: August to October
• Sow seeds under cover in March in good quality, moist seed compost. Keep warm and do not allow the compost to dry out. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into individual pots.
• Plant out in May when the weather is warm and the plants have been hardened off. Aubergines need a sunny, sheltered position and fertile, well-drained soil. For best results, grow in a greenhouse or polytunnel.

Growing Conditions and Care

• This unique aubergine can be grown outdoors in a warm, sheltered position or under cover, where it usually gives the best results. A lovely choice for gardeners who enjoy growing unusual and decorative vegetables.
• Suitable for greenhouse, polytunnel or sheltered outdoor growing.

Harvesting and Use

• Keep plants evenly watered, especially during flowering and fruiting. Feed regularly with a suitable vegetable or tomato fertiliser once fruits begin to form. Remove weeds and check plants regularly for pests. Harvest fruits while they are still glossy and tender for the best flavour.

Product Details

• Plant type: Half-hardy vegetable Botanical name: Solanum melongena Common name: Aubergine / Eggplant Variety: Tsakoniki Fruit colour: White and purple striped Fruit shape: Club-shaped Position: Full sun Best grown: Greenhouse, polytunnel or warm sheltered outdoor spot Harvest time: August to October
• Pack size: 1g

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