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Egg Fruit Gretel is an early white hybrid that produces clusters of glossy mini-fruit with tender, non-bitter flesh.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Vegetable
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Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
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General Sowing Time: Spring/ Summer
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Position: Sun
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Sow Depth: 5 mm
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Spacing: 45 x 60 cm
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Germination: 7-14 days
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Days to Harvest: 60-90 days
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Variety Type: Hybrid
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Fruit Size: 8-10 cm (baby size); 10-15 cm (full size)
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Fruit Shape: Teardrop
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Colour: White
Why Grow This Variety
- Productive plants provide clusters of mini-fruit.
- Fruit can be harvested at baby size or allowed to reach full size.
- Thornless leaves support an easier harvest.
- Plants suit in-ground growing or large containers, with or without support.
Garden Uses
Use tender Gretel egg fruit for grilling, roasting or sauteing, harvesting at baby or full size.
Growing Notes
- Sow during spring/ summer.
- Position plants in sun.
- Follow the listed 5 mm sowing depth and 45 x 60 cm spacing.
- Allow 7-14 days for germination.
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