Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Aubergine "Vinetal F1"

Technical description

VINETAL F1 – Elongated aubergine. A versatile variety with good vigour, large-calibre fruit and good firmness.

Features

• Variety: VINETAL F1
• Species: Aubergine
• Scientific name: Solanum melongena
• Family: Solanaceae
• Type: Elongated aubergine
• Slot / season: Field; processing and fresh market
• Earliness: Medium
• Form: Elongated
• Colour: Purple-black
• Length: 14–16 cm
• Weight: 400–600 g
• Vigour: Strong
• Use: Fresh market; processing
• Packaging: 1000 sem
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-002

Growing recommendations

Grown from transplants, with sowing in heated facilities and planting out once temperatures have stabilised. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and high temperatures. Regular irrigation, trellising under cover and balanced potassium fertilisation for fruit quality are recommended.

Growing conditions

• Germination: 10–14 days at 24–26 °C (sown under cover; not sown directly)
• Spacing / density: 1.2–1.5 plants/m².
• Temperatures: Germination at 24°C; emergence in 8–10 days; optimal growth 22–30°C.
• Exposure: Sun / good light, adapted to the species
• Recommended soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with good structure; adjust fertilisation according to a soil analysis.
• Water needs: Consistent watering, without excess; keep moisture uniform during critical stages.
• Fertilising: Balanced NPK fertilisation, with emphasis on potassium/calcium for fruiting crops and on uniformity for root and leafy crops.
• Productivity: A versatile variety with good vigour, large-calibre fruit and good firmness.
• Intended use: Fresh market; processing

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is VINETAL F1 recommended for? A: VINETAL F1 is recommended for the fresh market and processing, as a versatile variety with good vigour, large-calibre fruit and good firmness. Q2: What technical information matters for VINETAL F1? A: Species: Solanum melongena; type: F1 hybrid; earliness: medium; resistances: not specified in the available source. Q3: How is VINETAL F1 grown correctly? A: Grown from transplants, with sowing in heated facilities and planting out once temperatures have stabilised. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and high temperatures. Regular irrigation, trellising under cover and balanced potassium fertilisation for fruit quality are recommended.