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Nubia Striped Pink Oval Eggplant Seeds

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[Solanum melongena] Nubia F1 pink striped oval eggplant seeds, late cycle, sweet seedless flesh.

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Nubia Striped Pink Oval Eggplant

An F1 late-cycle variety, the Nubia pink eggplant produces slightly elongated oval fruits with pink skin striped in white, rich soft flesh and almost no seeds.

The Nubia Pink Eggplant Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum melongena, family Solanaceae. A moderately productive plant, suited to both open-field and greenhouse cultivation, with fruits also suitable for cluster harvesting.

How to Sow Nubia Pink Eggplant

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, transplanting seedlings only once night temperatures have stabilised above 12-15°C.

How to Grow Nubia Pink Eggplant

It needs fertile, well-drained soil, a sunny position and consistent watering; being a late-cycle variety, it benefits from a prolonged warm season to fully ripen its fruits.

Tips for Nubia Pink Eggplant

Thanks to its nearly seedless flesh and sweet flavour, it does not need lengthy salting before cooking, unlike more bitter varieties.

Diseases and Pests of Nubia Pink Eggplant

It is sensitive to fungal diseases and mould favoured by waterlogging; Colorado potato beetle, aphids, whitefly and moth larvae are the main pests to watch for.

Uses and Curiosities of Nubia Pink Eggplant

Its pink-and-white striped colouring makes it very eye-catching when served in slices or wedges; the delicate taste and soft flesh also make it suitable for children's meals.

Properties of Nubia Pink Eggplant

A low-calorie vegetable rich in water, fibre and minerals, the Nubia pink eggplant stands out for its particularly digestible flesh thanks to the low seed content.

Nutritional Values of Nubia Pink Eggplant

Per 100 grams, Nubia pink eggplant provides about 23 kcal, 1 g protein, 5.5 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 2.8 g fibre.