Eggplant Slim Jim

EGGPLANT: SLIM JIM

(SOLANUM MELONGENA)

An early variety with beautiful purple foliage that can produce up to 2.4kg of blunt ended purple fruits per plant.

Perfect for grilling with parmesan.

Plant in a protected spot and water and feed well for best results.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: Early Spring indoors, plant out after risk of frost (OCT – DEC)

Temperate: SEP – FEB

Sub – Tropical: AUG – MAR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: AUG – JAN

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 6.5

Rich, well-drained, friable soil.

GROWING TIPS

Sow in pots, 6mm deep.

10-14 days to germination, transplant 60cm apart and keep moist to avoid bitterness.

Pick before the seeds turn brown and while the skin is shiny and firm.

If growing for seed leave on the Bush as long as possible.

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS