Fantastic F1 Oval Eggplant - 1 Grafted Plant v.10 cm - Orto Mio

Growing Tips

Orto Mio guidelines for the species, to be adapted to the variety, local climate, and cultivation in soil or pots.

Exposure and Temperature

Full sun, with slight shading during hot summer days. Favorable temperatures of 18–26 °C; below 10 °C, growth halts. Protect from cold.

Soil and Transplanting

Fertile soil, rich in organic matter and well-drained, pH 5.5–7.5. Transplant from March, protected, to June depending on the climate. Leave 40–50 cm in-row and 100–120 cm between rows, increasing space for grafted plants.

Watering

Regular watering throughout the cycle; water needs increase with heat and berry growth. Adjust quantity and frequency to the soil, avoiding waterlogging. Drip irrigation helps maintain consistency.

Fertilization

Prepare the soil with mature organic matter 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Support production with periodic applications, approximately every three weeks.

Care and Harvesting

Mulch and support the stem and heavy branches. Remove basal shoots and, in grafted plants, those from the rootstock. Thin out the first fruits until the plant gains strength. Harvest with shears when the skin is still shiny, without waiting for excessive size.

Tips for Grafted Plants

For grafted varieties, keep the grafting point above the soil and remove any shoots growing from the rootstock. Adjust supports and space for increased vigor.

Indicative Data from the Producer

The values are indicative: the harvest cycle varies with season, climate, and cultivation conditions.