Sundakkai/Turkey Berry (Devil's Fig)

Turkey Berry or Solanum torvum also known as Devils Fig, Pea Eggplant or susumber is a bushy, perennial plant. While they are technically perennial, most plants do not live longer than 2 or 3 years. It is used horticulturally as a rootstock for eggplant production, as grafted plants are more vigorous and resistant to disease. This plant is shrub-like in growth and usually between 2-5 meters in height.

The fruit are berries that resemble small green eggplants. They grow in clusters and the plants are known to flower and produce fruit continuously when they reach a certain height, in the right climate. The fruit can be paired with other vegetables for curries, or dry dishes. It can also be used to make pachadi and chutney. 

Latin Name: Solanum torvum

Planting Guidance: Plant seeds 1/8 -1/4” deep in sterile seed starting soil and gently water. Seeds can be soaked prior to sowing to speed up germination. It is important to dry the seeds after soaking, prior to sowing, to minimize the growth of competing microbes. Ensure to maintain moisture and humidity. Turkey berry can be slow to germinate, taking between 13-106 days to germinate, and have a moderate germination rate of about 60%

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 25-35 seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Bhankatiya

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Tamil Name: Sundakkai

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Malayalam Name: Chundanga