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Patio
TomatoSolanum melongena
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 55 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Start harvesting the abundant fruits when they are only 3-4" long by 3/4-1" diameter. The compact 24-36" plants produce tender dark purple fruit in clusters for easy harvesting. Hansel is non-bitter and perfect for grilling or slicing thinly onto pizza. Green calyx. AAS Winner.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms. Perfect for container starting.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites in container culture. Common diseases: Blossom end rot, early blight, bacterial spot.