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Bambino F1 — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Bambino F1
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

45-55days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Can direct sow in warm climates after soil reaches 70°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained potting mix or garden soil with compost
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-15 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple-black
Size: 1-2 inches long, grape-sized
Shape: Small oval, grape-like clusters
Flavour: Sweet, tender, never bitter

In the kitchen

Appetizers, pickling, grilling whole, garnish, Mediterranean tapas

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, early blight
Resistance: Good hybrid vigor with moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	August – September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	July – September
5	March	May – June	—	July – September
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	June – August
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	April – June
11	January	January – February	—	March – May
12	January	January – February	—	March – May
13	January	January – February	—	March – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor and growth

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can be grown together efficiently

PeppersCompatible nightshade family members with similar care needs

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests that damage eggplant roots

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

OreganoRepels spider mites and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients

BeansFix nitrogen in soil which benefits heavy-feeding eggplants

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in nightshades

FennelInhibits growth through allelopathic compounds and attracts harmful insects

CornCreates too much shade and competes heavily for nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 0.98
Fat (g): 0.18
Carbohydrate (g): 5.88
Fibre (g): 3
Sugars (g): 3.53
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 2.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.3
Vitamin K (µg): 3.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.084
Folate (µg): 22
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.23
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 24
Potassium (mg): 229
Zinc (mg): 0.16
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the aubergines growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Bambino F1

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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