Aubergine Violette longue de Barbentane
Aubergine Violette longue de Barbentane
Aubergine Violette longue de Barbentane
Aubergine Violette longue de Barbentane
Solanum melongena Violette longue de Barbentane
Aubergine, Eggplant
Excellent germination rate!
HL, 12/02/2022
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Description
The long purple eggplant of Barbentane is an early, field-grown variety cultivated for its dark purple, elongated 25 cm fruits. Its flesh is eaten cooked, sautéed or stuffed and is an essential ingredient in ratatouille. Sow from February to April and harvest five months later.
The aubergine was introduced to Europe around the 14th century in Spain. It has been cultivated in India and China since ancient times. Aubergines can be eaten cooked, stuffed, in cream or au gratin dishes, and used in ratatouille. Aubergines have calming and diuretic properties and contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, C and PP, iron, and calcium.
Harvesting: Between July and October, aubergines are harvested as needed or when they are fully developed.
Storage: Aubergines can be stored for up to a week in the vegetable compartment of the fridge. Once steamed, they can be kept in the freezer for 6 to 8 months.
A gardener's tip: Weed and hoe regularly. Trim the ends of the branches to make it easier for the fruit to swell.
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Botanical data
Solanum
melongena
Violette longue de Barbentane
Solanaceae
Aubergine, Eggplant
Southeast Asia
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing
Aubergines need well-rotted compost (3 kg/m²) in late autumn or early spring before sowing. The seeds should be sown in pots filled with fine potting soil in a warm spot in the house from February onwards, with plenty of light. From April onwards, you can sow in the open ground in the final location. Keep the substrate moist. To encourage growth, allow the seeds to sit in the bottom of the refrigerator for several days at a temperature of 4 to 5°C.
Care
When the plants have 5 or 6 leaves, transplant them into pots of potting soil or the ground in a warm spot. Remove the side shoots and pinch the plant when it has formed 2 or 3 bunches of flowers to create branches. Remove any suckers that develop at the base of the plant, as they tend to exhaust the plant unnecessarily. A good mulch will keep the soil moist and reduce the need for weeding.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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