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Solanum melongena 'Lucilla'
Eggplant, Lucilla
Dominican Eggplant, purple with white stripes. Harvest at 7-8" long by 3-4" diameter. Typically, small seed cavity avoids bitterness.
- Purple-and-white striped Dominican type
- Harvest at 7–8 inches for best quality
- Small seed cavity helps reduce bitterness
- Great for frying, stewing, and roasting
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-30 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°f
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Solanum melongena 'Lucilla'
Eggplant loves heat, fertile soil, and full sun. Wait until nights are warm before setting plants out, mulch to warm the soil, and keep moisture even. Harvest fruits glossy and firm before seeds become tough.