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Hansel F1 — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Hansel F1
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55-65days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost and soil reaches 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-20 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Glossy deep purple
Size: 3-4 inches long, 1.5-2 inches wide
Shape: Small elongated oval, uniform size
Flavour: Sweet, mild, tender with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Individual servings, stuffing, grilling whole, roasting, appetizers, stir-fries

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, thrips
Diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, early blight, phytophthora blight
Resistance: Good resistance to common eggplant diseases, improved tolerance to cool weather

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	—	July – September
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, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving eggplant flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can help confuse pests through companion diversity

PeppersFellow nightshades with compatible growing needs that don't compete heavily for nutrients

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and flea beetles while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from eggplant

OreganoDeters spider mites, aphids, and cabbage moths with strong aromatic compounds

ThymeRepels hornworms and whiteflies while attracting beneficial predatory insects

Hot PeppersNatural pest deterrent that repels various insects and small mammals

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that stunts nightshade family growth and causes wilting

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most vegetables including eggplant

CornCreates excessive shade and competes heavily for nutrients, reducing eggplant yield

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.

Hansel 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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