Round Purple Eggplant Sabelle F1 - 1 Plant in 10 cm Pot - 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 months. Favorable temperatures of 18–26 °C; below 10 °C, development stops. 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 the row and 100–120 cm between rows, increasing space for grafted varieties.

Watering

Regular watering throughout the cycle; the need increases with heat and berry growth. Adjust quantity and frequency according 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 distributed contributions over time, approximately every three weeks.

Care and Harvesting

Mulch and support the stem and heavy branches. Remove basal shoots and, in grafted varieties, 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.

Indicative Producer Data

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