Pandora Striped Rose (Solanum melongena) is a striking heirloom eggplant prized for its rosy-lilac, teardrop-shaped fruit traced with slender white stripes. The tender white flesh is creamy and mild, without bitterness. Compact, bushy, thornless plants grow about 2-4 ft. tall, making them well suited to garden beds and large containers. Gardeners and cooks value this productive variety for its vivid appearance and delicate flavor.
Germination: 3-10 days
Maturity: 70-85 days after Transplanting
Genus: Solanum melongena
Quantity: 20 Premium Heirloom Seeds
Appearance: Produces glossy, teardrop-shaped fruit about 5–6 inches long, with rosy-lilac to magenta skin accented by fine white stripes.
Flavor & Uses: Mild, tender, and creamy, with no bitterness. Excellent for grilling, roasting, frying, stuffing, baking, and pickling.
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and thornless, typically reaching 2–4 feet tall. Its manageable size suits both in-ground gardens and large containers.
Growing Notes: Start seeds indoors in mid-to-late February, 6–8 weeks before transplanting. Move seedlings outdoors in early-to-mid May, about two weeks after the last frost, when the soil has fully warmed. Cool nighttime temperatures can permanently stunt young eggplants.
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