| Aubergine |
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| Scientific Classification |
| Species: | Solanum melongena var. esculentum |
| Plant Data |
| Min germination temp: | 15°C (59°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 20°C (68°F) |
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| Germination time: | 16 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +75 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +109 days |
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| Mature height: | 120cm (47in) |
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| Ideal pH range: | 5.1-6.0 |
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| Sow depth: | 0.5cm (¼in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 60cm (2ft) |
| Growing row spacing: | 60cm (2ft) |
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| References: | [1][2][3] |
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Black beauty aubergine plants produce a good crop of large, glossy, oval fruit up to 15cm (6in) long.[4]
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[4]
- Main article: Aubergine - Growing
Each plant will need support and, to ensure a bumper crop, feed every 10-14 days with a liquid tomato fertiliser.[4]
- Full troubles list: Aubergine troubles
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