Description
Exotic plant. Orange African eggplant. Among the 5 most consumed vegetables in West and Central Africa, the African eggplant is also cultivated in South America and the Caribbean. The small size of the plant, its fast cycle that gives fruits as big as a tennis ball and its palette of colors and tastes make it an ideal candidate for urban agriculture on balconies and small spaces.
Spacing
1 metre (3.3 feet) between plants.
Requirements
Full sun. Doesn’t tolerate temperatures lower than 5°C.
Harvest
80 – 120 days