Common Name: Aubergine
Genus: Solanum
Species: melongena
Cultivar: 'Mini Bambino'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 30cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: February to March
Flowering period:
July
to
September
Often called eggplant due to the shape of earlier varieties, this is a lush, tropical plant whose fruits have become popular with our more adventurous changes in diet. In a warm season, plants can be very productive, especially under glass, outdoors they are sensitive to cold winds and heavy rain, and are best grown in large pots which can be moved under glass, if necessary. Pinch out growing tips when 30cm (12in) high to encourage branching, and stop fruiting sideshoots when five to six fruits have set. Pick fruits before the skin loses its gloss, a symptom of over-ripeness. 'Mini Bambino' is a dwarf variety only growing to 30cm (12in) tall. It produces unusual, miniature fruit that are just 2.5cm (1in) in diameter. It is an excellent variety to grow in a container or where space is limited.
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