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Aubergine - White Egg
Aubergine - White Egg
Aubergine - White Egg

Aubergine - White Egg

€3,95

Seed·Solanum melongena

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Description
The aubergine ‘White Egg’ is an unusual variety that immediately sparks curiosity with its unique fruits.

As the name suggests, it produces small, white fruits that resemble large hen’s eggs in appearance.

This old heirloom variety originates from Japan and has been cultivated for generations for its beautiful shape, mild flesh, and smooth, creamy flavor.

The fruits are ready to harvest when they are glossy and pure white, which is also when their flavor is at its best.Recipe tip for White Egg: Cut the eggplant into thick slices and fry them in olive oil until golden on both sides.

Place the slices on a plate, drizzle with a little lemon juice, and top with a dressing made from yogurt, garlic, mint, and a pinch of salt.

Serve as a fresh summer dish or as a side to grilled fish or chicken.

Delicious!
Product information
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Number of seeds
50
Color
White
Height
50 cm
Sowing depth
0.5 cm
Row spacing
50 cm
Plant spacing
50 cm
Germination time
15-30 days
Lifecycle
Annual
Light conditions
Full Sun
Care and cultivation advice

Propagated indoors in seed soil, one seed per seed pot. Cover the seed with a transparent cover with air holes for best germination results, but it is also possible without. Before germination, the seed should be kept at a temperature of around 22-25°C, and after germination the seed should be kept cool and as bright as possible. Feel free to use plant lighting to get thick and lush seedlings. If the roots start to emerge from the bottom of the seed pot, it's time to transplant them to larger pots, but use potting soil or vegetable soil. For best results, the plants should be topped at 25 cm height, then allow 2-4 side shoots to grow up.

The eggplant plants are planted out once they have hardened off properly and the risk of frost has passed. They thrive best in a warm, sheltered corner in rich, fertile soil. You can also plant the variety in a pot if you choose a slightly larger model. Make sure to water continuously and to nourish the plants from time to time.

The variety can also be sown directly on the plant site if the soil has reached 15°c, then make sure to cover the sowing with a non-woven fabric at first.

Delivery and shipping information

All orders received before 12:00 pm are shipped the same day. We send directly to your mailbox via UPS, DHL or Postnord and expect your delivery to arrive 3-6 days after we receive your order.

We carefully pack the seed bags in 100% plastic-free climate-compensated packaging. In addition, we also choose to climate-compensate all our deliveries. For 2024 we have chosen a project that is very close to our hearts - the Swedish forrest and its diversity - which we support through a project called Fightcotwo.

Free shipping seeds €39 and bulbs €69
Delivery to your mailbox within 3-6 days
Climate compensated deliveries
30-day open purchase