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Graffiti F1 — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Graffiti F1
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple and white striped pattern
Size: 6-8 inches long, 4-5 inches wide
Shape: Oval to teardrop shape
Flavour: Sweet, mild, and creamy with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Grilling, roasting, stuffing, decorative dishes, farmer's market sales

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, Colorado potato beetle
Diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, phomopsis blight
Resistance: Good hybrid vigor with moderate disease tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
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 pest management, mutual protection from some insects

PeppersShare similar soil and watering needs, compatible nightshade family members

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids, attract beneficial insects

OreganoDeters aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial pollinators

ThymeRepels flea beetles and hornworms, provides ground cover

Hot PeppersNatural pest deterrent, shares similar growing conditions

NasturtiumsTrap crop for aphids and whiteflies, edible flowers

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesProduces juglone toxin that inhibits nightshade family growth

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

CornCompetes for nutrients and may harbor corn borers that attack eggplant

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.

Graffiti 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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