Striped Toga Eggplant
₹90.00
Striped Toga eggplants develop in clusters on bushy, perennial plants with large green foliage and delicate white or yellow blooms.
Small, oblong fruits with beautiful green stripes that turn bright orange as they ripen.
These plants are highly productive, yielding many 3-inch fruits throughout the growing season.
Aside from being edible, the plant’s vibrant fruits and lavender flowers add decorative appeal to any garden.
25 seeds per packet.
Botanical Information for Striped Toga Eggplant:
- Scientific Name: Solanum aethiopicum (var. Gilo)
- Common Name: Striped Toga Eggplant, also known as African or Scarlet Eggplant
- Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Plant Type: Annual in temperate zones; perennial in tropical climates
- Growth Habit: Bushy and compact, typically growing 2-4 feet tall
- Fruits: 3-inch long, small, oval-shaped with green and orange stripes when fully ripe
- Harvest: 70-90 days after transplanting, fruits should be harvested while green for the best taste.
Growing Information:
- Planting Time: Ideal for warm weather.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, rich soil with organic matter for maximum fruiting.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth.
- Spacing: Plant seeds about 18-24 inches apart to allow ample room for growth.
- Watering: Regular watering is necessary, but avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues.
- Support: Staking or caging may be needed to support the plant as the fruits develop.
- Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant to pests but monitor for common eggplant diseases like fungal infections.
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