Eggplant-Swapna

Swapna is a gorgeous teardrop shaped eggplant, or Solanum melongena, featuring dark purple-black fruit which are extremely consistent in size and shape. They are borne on strong plants with ample foliage. Excellent for Indian curries, bharta and for roasting.

Latin Name: Solanum melongena

Planting Guidance: The eggplant is a warm season crop and is very tender to frost. It can even be injured by periods of cold temperature above freezing, and is more sensitive to low temperatures than either tomatoes or peppers. The plants are usually set 2 to 3 feet apart in rows 3 to 4 feet apart and in full sun.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 35-45 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Baingan

Marathi Name: Vangi

Gujrati Name: Ringna

Kannada Name: badane kaayi ಬದನೇಕಾಯಿ

Telugu Name: Vankaya

Tamil Name: Kathirikai

Bengali Name: Begun

Malayalam Name: Vazhuthananga