Bambino

created by Rita M. at 09.04.2021

Features

Location

Balcony

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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Description

A rare or old variety. The mini eggplant is dark purple with a lot of yield and good taste, producing many small, round, purple "cocktail" eggplants. Also known as melanzani. Good for growing on a house wall and outdoors. Its small footprint makes it perfect for pots and balcony boxes.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

First fruits break out to ensure better, vegetative development. Partly also less space needed than indicated. Protected from wind. 0.2 cm seed depth. Moderate to high water and fertilizer requirements. Multiple harvesting passes. Recommended growing season: 4 years.