- Long cylindrical fruit growing to 22cm
- Very attractive purple and white striped skin
- Very popular Greek variety
Description
'Eggplant- Tsakoniki' seeds
Solanum melongena
- Long cylindrical fruit growing to 22cm
- Very attractive purple and white striped skin
- Very popular Greek variety
Perennial grown as an annual in cool climates. Very popular Greek variety producing attractive long cylindrical fruit growing to 22cm. Delicious firm mild flavoured flesh. Commonly used in stews, sauces, baked, fried, stuffed and grilled. Eggplant is also known as "Aubergine". "Greek eggplant".
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 360
Product code: A3-16
Best Months to Sow
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical | ||||||||||||
| Tropical | ||||||||||||
| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Plant Height | 65cm |
| 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.
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How To Grow
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| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
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| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Ratings & Reviews
Germinate in towel first
They didn't want to come up directly in soil, but I tried germinating in wet paper towel and they sprouted at about 50-75%. I put them into soil from the towel and they seem to be going great now.
