Solanum melongena Tsakoniki – purple eggplant with a delicate flavor

Solanum melongena 'Tsakoniki' is a mid-early eggplant known for its beautiful purple, egg-shaped fruits and fine, white flesh. At approximately 20 cm long, this variety not only offers an attractive display in the garden or greenhouse but also a delicate flavor perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Tsakoniki is suitable for greenhouse cultivation, warm, sunny outdoor locations, and also grows well in large containers, making it a versatile choice for both amateur gardeners and professional growers.

Characteristics of Solanum melongena Tsakoniki

• Fruits: egg-shaped, shiny purple, fine white flesh, length approx. 20 cm

• Height and growth: medium-sized, robust plants; suitable for greenhouse, garden and container cultivation.

• Flowering: purple flowers prior to fruit development

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

• Harvest period: early August to late September

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

These properties make Tsakoniki a tasty and visually attractive eggplant for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.

Benefits of Solanum melongena Tsakoniki

1. Mid-early – suitable for a longer harvest period from early August

2. Decorative appearance – glossy purple fruits add color to the garden, greenhouse or container

3. Delicate flavour – fine white flesh ideal for grilling, baking, roasting or stewing

4. Versatile cultivation – suitable for greenhouses, outdoors in warm sunny places and large containers

5. Robust and reliable – grows easily in the right conditions and delivers consistent yields

Tsakoniki combines culinary quality, reliable growth and ornamental value, making it a favourite in the vegetable garden.

Sowing and planting out

• Sowing period: end of February to mid-April at a temperature of 20–25 °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 and healthy air circulation

• Soil: well-drained, nutritious and rich in organic matter

• Water and nutrition: regular watering and light fertilization to encourage fruit development

With this care, Tsakoniki develops firm, shiny eggplants and the plant maintains compact and robust growth.

Application in garden, greenhouse and containers

• Greenhouse – for early and reliable harvest

• Outdoors – suitable for warm, sunny and sheltered places

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

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

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

• Decorative – the glossy purple fruits add a visual accent to the garden or container

The combination of flavor, yield, and ornamental value makes Tsakoniki a versatile choice for any vegetable gardener.