Specifications:

Recommended for Polyhouse

1. 1. Plant type: Semi erect.
2. 2. Fruit Shape : Oval
3. 3. Average Fruit Weight: 280 - 300 gm, very attractive fruit
4. 4. Fruit colour: Glossy,deep blackish
5. 5. Calyx: green & thornless
6. 6. Heavy yielder

Characteristics:

• Eggplant is a warm-weather plant.
• The optimum temperature for germination is 24-29°C (seedlings should emerge in 6-8 days) and 22-30°C for growth and fruit development.
• Full sun is a must.
• Eggplant is adaptable to different kinds of soil conditions.
• Deep, fertile and well-drained sandy loam or silt loam soils are desirable.
• Eggplant cannot tolerate frost and the growth of young plants is retarded when the temperature is below 16°C.
• Eggplant can tolerate drought and excessive rainfall, but growth slows when temperatures exceed 35°C.