Eggplant 'Burkina Faso'

Solanumaethiopicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species
aethiopicum (ee-thee-OH-pik-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Hinsdale, IL | March 2013 | neutral

I believe Baker Creek rareseeds.com carries this variety, only, they call it Aubergine Du Burkina Faso.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

It comes from the western African nation of Burkina Faso, hence its name. This is the most exciting new eggplant I have ever grown ! And ...Read More

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