Eggplant 'Violet Knight' F1
- Product number: 015610
- Origin: South Asia
- Latin: Solanum melongena
This hybrid is an absolute hit for those who don't want to wait for a mediocre summer. 'Violet Knight' is a paragon of vigor and health; the plants are robust, disease-resistant, and produce with almost unprecedented diligence. The fruits are a feast for the eyes: slender, elegant, and deep glossy purple-violet (almost black-purple when fully ripe). They grow to about 15 to 20 cm long and have that coveted 'banana shape'. In the kitchen, it's a dream: the flesh is creamy white, silky soft in texture, and virtually free of that annoying bitterness. Because it contains few seeds, this variety is excellent for grilling, stir-frying, or a classic moussaka.
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Latin: Solanum melongena
Dutch: Aubergine
Also known as: Violet Knight
English: Eggplant
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- Flower colour: Light purple with yellow center
- Origin: South Asia
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Solanum melongena
- Dutch: Eggplant
- Also known as: Purple Knight
- English: Eggplant
