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Beatrice F1 — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Beatrice F1
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65-75days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 20-24 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Lavender-purple with white streaking and marbling
Size: 6-8 inches long, 4-5 inches wide
Shape: Classic teardrop shape, slightly elongated
Flavour: Mild, sweet, creamy with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Grilling, roasting, stuffing, Mediterranean dishes, decorative presentations

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, whiteflies
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, mosaic virus, phomopsis blight
Resistance: Excellent resistance to bacterial wilt and verticillium wilt

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor

TomatoesSimilar growing requirements and both benefit from shared pest deterrent companions

PeppersCompatible nightshade family members with similar care needs

MarigoldsRepel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that commonly attack eggplant

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects that prey on eggplant pests

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and other harmful insects

Hot PeppersNatural pest deterrent that protects nearby eggplant from insects

Avoid

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Black Walnut TreesProduce juglone which is toxic to nightshade family plants

CornCan shade eggplant and both attract corn borers that damage crops

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.

Beatrice 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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