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Ideal Long Black Eggplant Seeds
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[Solanum melongena] Ideal long black eggplant seeds, cylindrical fruit up to 30cm, glossy black skin, firm flesh.
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- Ideal Long Black Eggplant
- The Ideal Long Black Eggplant Plant
- How to Sow Ideal Long Black Eggplant
- How to Grow Ideal Long Black Eggplant
- Tips for Ideal Long Black Eggplant
- Diseases and Pests of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
- Uses and Curiosities of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
- Properties of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
- Nutritional Values of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
Ideal Long Black Eggplant
A productive cylindrical-elongated variety, the Ideal long black eggplant is prized for its glossy black skin and firm, low-seed flesh, ideal for grilling or frying slices.
The Ideal Long Black Eggplant Plant
It belongs to the species Solanum melongena, family Solanaceae. An annual herbaceous plant with an upright, bushy habit, oval leaves and purple flowers; the elongated fruits can reach 25-30 cm.
How to Sow Ideal Long Black Eggplant
Sow in a heated seedbed from February to March, at around 25-28°C, transplanting seedlings into the field only after the last frost, once the soil has warmed up.
How to Grow Ideal Long Black Eggplant
It prefers very sunny spots and fertile, loose, well-drained soils; it needs regular watering and balanced fertilising, with sturdy stakes to support fruit development.
Tips for Ideal Long Black Eggplant
Harvest when the fruits are glossy and firm to the touch: over-ripe eggplants become hard and develop excess seeds, losing quality.
Diseases and Pests of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
Like other nightshades it can be affected by Colorado potato beetle, red spider mite and aphids; waterlogging can lead to root rot and wilt diseases.
Uses and Curiosities of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
The growing cycle lasts 150-240 days; with its long, woody stalk and the wide spacing it requires, it is a vigorous crop with generous yields.
Properties of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
A low-calorie vegetable rich in fibre, potassium and antioxidants such as the anthocyanins in its dark skin, it supports satiety and healthy digestion.
Nutritional Values of Ideal Long Black Eggplant
Per 100 grams, Ideal long black eggplant provides about 24 kcal, 1 g protein, 5.7 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 3 g fibre.