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Aubergine Pinstripe

Solanum melongea Pinstripe
Aubergine, Eggplant

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Since we're in autumn, I'll wait until next summer to see.

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The Pinstripe Aubergine is an annual vegetable plant, growing up to 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) tall, an original variety, ideal for pots. Cultivated for its fleshy fruits, marbled with violet and cream, its flesh is consumed cooked, sautéed or stuffed, and essential in ratatouille. Sowing period from February to April for a harvest 5 months later.              
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
8 days
Sowing method
Sowing under cover with heat
Sowing period February to April
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

The Pinstripe aubergine is a 60cm (24in) tall vegetable plant, ideal for pots. Cultivated for its fleshy fruits marbled with violet and cream, its flesh is consumed when cooked and is essential in ratatouille. Sow from February to April for a harvest 5 months later

The aubergine was introduced to Europe in the 14th century in Spain and then in the 17th century in France. It has been cultivated in India and China since antiquity. Aubergine is eaten cooked, stuffed with meat or cream, in gratin, and is used in the preparation of ratatouille. Aubergine has calming and diuretic properties and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, C, and PP, as well as iron and calcium.

The aubergine will require a supply of well-rotted compost (3 kg/m²) in late autumn or early spring.

Harvest: Between July and October the aubergines are harvested as needed and as they develop. 

Storage: Between July and October. Aubergines can be stored for a few days in a cool place. 

Gardener's tip: Regular weeding and hoeing should be done. Trim the ends of the branches to facilitate fruit enlargement.

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Harvest

Harvest time July to November
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour violet
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Flavour, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Solanum

Species

melongea

Cultivar

Pinstripe

Family

Solanaceae

Other common names

Aubergine, Eggplant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing

Seeds are sown from February, in warmth and light (ideally in the house as the optimal germination temperature is between 24 and 30°) in seed trays or pots, filled with good seed compost. Germination usually takes between 4 and 8 days.

To facilitate sometimes fickle germination, leave the seeds in the bottom of the refrigerator for a few days (4 to 5°C).

When the young plants have 5 to 6 leaves, transplant them if necessary into pots and place them in a warm position in a cold frame or under a tunnel.

Maintenance

Transplant the young plants when there is no longer a risk of frost, at a distance of 60 cm (24in) in all directions.

Seedlings

Sowing period February to April
Sowing method Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 8 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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