Eggplant- Casper

Eggplant- Casper

Solanum melongena

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• 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".

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	5mm
When:	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 to Maturity/Flowering:	75 days

*Notes: Plants may need staking. Picking regularly encourages more fruit. Can be grown as a perennial in warm climates.

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