Aubergine Sicula

created by Michael H. at 15.03.2023

Features

Fruit shape

round-oval

Color

dark purple

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

The Melanzana Sicula is from my grandfather's breeding line and was cultivated by him in Italy for over 40 years. Since 2016, the breeding line has been successfully adapted to the climate in Germany. Cultivation in the greenhouse, covered open field and completely open field have proven to be very successful. It can quickly become too warm for the plant in the greenhouse, but semi-shaded outdoor cultivation has so far produced the best results with this variety. An early harvest can be expected in the greenhouse, but the overall yield outdoors has been better so far.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

You should grow eggplants in nutrient-rich soil in a sunny, warm location. To prevent the plants from bending, you can tie them up. As with tomatoes, side shoots should be removed by breaking them off directly at the base. From time to time, it is worth removing some of the fruit shoots so that the remaining fruit ripens better.