Aubergine, Eggplant ‘Shooting Stars’ Seed
70 dyas to harvest. A stunning Italian heirloom, produces beautiful, small to medium size, eye-catching fruits, taste as good as they look, excellent flavour, delicious when fried, roasted, stuffed or grilled. Seeds will germinate in 7 to 14 days. Full sun, moist but well-drained soil, dig in lots of well-rotted, bulky organic matter before planting.
300 seeds
16 in stock
ZK30.00
16 in stock
Aubergine / Eggplant 'Shooting Stars'
Aubergine 'Shooting Stars' is a striking and productive variety that produces slender, elongated fruits with beautiful purple-and-white striped skin. The tender flesh is mild, sweet, and less bitter than many traditional eggplants, making it ideal for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, curries, and gourmet dishes. This vigorous plant is highly ornamental in the garden while delivering generous harvests throughout the warm growing season. Its attractive fruits and excellent flavour make 'Shooting Stars' a favourite for home gardeners and specialty market growers.
Growing Instructions
Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
Plant Type: Warm-Season Annual Vegetable
Days to Germination: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 70–85 days from transplanting
Seed Depth: 0.5 cm
Plant Spacing: 45–60 cm apart
Row Spacing: 75–90 cm apart
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and keep the soil consistently moist and warm (24–30°C) for best germination.
Transplant seedlings into the garden when they are 15–20 cm tall and weather conditions are reliably warm. Incorporate compost or well-rotted manure into the soil before planting. Water regularly and apply mulch to help retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth.
Harvest fruits when they are young, glossy, and brightly coloured for the best flavour and texture. Regular harvesting encourages plants to continue producing over an extended season.
