How to grow Aubergine Violetta Lunga Seeds
Aubergine Violetta Lunga thrives in warm environments and is well-suited for growing in a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot outdoors.
Sowing Aubergine Seeds
Eggplant seeds are best sown indoors starting in March to April. Use a well-draining seed tray or individual pots filled with seed starting mix.
Germination
Aim for a warm environment with consistent temperatures between 20–25°C during germination. Expect seedlings to emerge within 7–14 days.
Seed Starting
Sow the seeds roughly 0.5 cm deep and keep the soil consistently moist, but not overwatered, during germination.
You can pre-germinate the seeds using moist paper towels at 20°C before planting them in soil.
Seedling Care
Once they sprout, provide plenty of bright indirect sunlight. When the seedlings develop their first true leaves, thin them out to the strongest plant per pot.
Once they have 4–6 true leaves, harden them off for outdoor planting by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for increasing periods over several days.
Transplanting
After all danger of frost has passed, you can transplant your seedlings outdoors. Choose a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, fertile soil. Plant them at a spacing of 80 x 70 cm.
Watering & Care
Water regularly. Consider planting companion plants like beans, peas, peppers, marigolds, and nasturtiums. Avoid planting them near potatoes and kohlrabi.
Harvesting
Violetta Lunga Aubergines will take about 70–80 days to reach maturity. Pick when fruits have sized up and are firm fleshed and glossy. Be careful of the thorns.
Harvest your aubergines when they are firm, glossy, and reach a length of around 20–30 cm.