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Beatrice F1
Eggplant
EggplantSolanum melongena 'Beatrice F1'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 20" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A stunning hybrid that produces beautiful lavender-purple fruits with white streaking, combining ornamental beauty with exceptional eating quality. This vigorous variety is both productive and disease-resistant, making it perfect for gardeners who want both beauty and bounty in their vegetable garden. The mild, creamy flesh has virtually no bitterness and cooks to a wonderful texture.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 20" apart. Germination: 10-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Early blight, late blight, mosaic virus, phomopsis blight.