Aubergine (egg fruit) from Ethiopia, plants and fruits somewhat larger than Rouge de Turquie. Processing temperature should not exceed 150°C in order to prevent the fruits from turning bitter. Vigorous growth, copes with lower temperatures compared to S. melongena.
Fruit type: ball shaped
Colour: orange
Temperature requirements: high
Nutrient requirements: medium
Seed spacing between the row: 40 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 30 cm
Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
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Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.