Solanum melongena Kaberi F1 – compact, high-yielding mini-eggplant

Solanum melongena 'Kaberi F1' is a compact, high-yielding mini eggplant, perfect for growing in pots, containers, and on patios. With its beautiful, dark purple fruits that are produced abundantly and continuously, Kaberi F1 is an ideal choice for gardeners who want both a visually appealing and functional accent in the garden or on the balcony. The plant combines compact growth, high yield, and easy care, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.

Characteristics of Solanum melongena Kaberi F1

• Fruits: dark purple, mini-sized, continuously productive and abundant

• Height and growth: compact and bushy, ideal for pots and container cultivation

• Flowering: purple flowers before fruiting

• Location: full sun, warm and well-drained soil

• Harvest period: from mid-July to the end of September

• Planting distance: 40 x 60 cm, for optimal fruit development and healthy air circulation

Kaberi F1 combines practical yield with ornamental value, making it a popular choice for hobby gardeners and balcony growers.

Benefits of Solanum melongena Kaberi F1

1. High yielding and continuous – fruits are formed abundantly and continuously

2. Compact and suitable for pots – ideal for patios, balconies or smaller vegetable gardens

3. Versatile cultivation – grows in containers as well as in the open ground

4. Decorative – glossy dark purple fruits add color and visual accent

5. Easy care – with good nutrition and regular watering the plant will produce long lasting harvests

These properties make Kaberi F1 a practical and attractive mini-eggplant for both outdoor and container cultivation.

Sowing and planting out

• Sowing period: end of February to mid-April at a temperature of 20–28 °C

• Pre-cultivation: in pots indoors or in a greenhouse

• Planting out: from the beginning of May, depending on the outside temperature

• Planting distance: 40 x 60 cm for optimal fruit development

• Soil: well-drained and nutritious; regular watering and light fertilization will support growth

• Pot size: minimum 18–20 cm diameter for container cultivation

With proper care, Kaberi F1 develops firm, shiny mini eggplants and maintains compact, healthy growth.

Application in the garden and pots

• Pot and container cultivation – perfect for balconies, terraces and patios

• Outdoors – suitable for warm, sheltered gardens in full sun

• Combinations – can be combined with peppers, tomatoes or herbs for a varied vegetable garden

• Culinary application – suitable for grilling, roasting, baking or stewing

• Decorative – the shiny purple fruits add a colorful accent to the garden or balcony

Kaberi F1 offers both functional and decorative value, making it an ideal choice for small spaces and container growing.