The aubergine (Solanum melongena) is an annual vegetable of the Solanaceae family, native to Asia, grown for its large, fleshy fruit.
The aubergine (Solanum melongena) is an annual vegetable of the Solanaceae family, native to Asia, grown for its large, fleshy fruit. The fruit is usually glossy dark purple, though there are also white or striped varieties, with fine flesh and no visible seeds. It is cooked in many ways — grilled, fried, in salads, stews, moussaka or vegetable spreads. The plant loves warmth and light, and needs fertile, well-drained soil and a long growing season. The aubergine is a staple of Mediterranean, Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 60–70 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Tunnel / greenhouse · Pot min. 15 L
Row spacing: 70 cm
Stake from 40 cm and pinch out side shoots weekly.
Water at the base, never on the leaves — wet foliage invites blight.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
