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[Solanum melongena] Beatrice round lilac eggplant seeds, productive plant, fruits up to 400g.
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A highly productive variety, Beatrice eggplant produces lilac-coloured round fruits that reach about 400 grams in weight at full maturity.
It belongs to the species Solanum melongena, family Solanaceae. A vigorous, generously yielding plant, with rounded fruits and smooth light lilac skin.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, transplanting into the field once night temperatures are consistently above 12-15°C.
It prefers fertile, well-drained soil, sunny exposure and regular watering; potassium-rich fertilising helps fruits develop to their typical weight of 400 g.
Given the plant's high productivity, it is useful to thin excess fruit early on to promote even growth of the remaining ones.
Like other eggplants it can be affected by Colorado potato beetle, aphids and red spider mite; crop rotation helps prevent soil pathogen build-up.
Its light lilac colouring and regular round shape make it suitable for both grilled slices and stuffed, oven-baked preparations.
A low-calorie vegetable rich in fibre, potassium and antioxidant compounds, Beatrice eggplant promotes satiety.
Per 100 grams, Beatrice eggplant provides about 24 kcal, 1 g protein, 5.6 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 3 g fibre.