Solanum melongena Violet Knight F1 – elongated, purple and tasty eggplant

Solanum melongena 'Violet Knight F1' is a striking, elongated eggplant, bred in America, known for its rich lilac-purple sheen and excellent flavor. The fruits grow to about 17 cm long and offer a tasty addition to various dishes. The vigorous and healthy plants grow up to 1.5 meters tall and are an ideal counterpart to White Knight F1, making Violet Knight F1 an addition to the vegetable garden in both flavor and color.

Characteristics of Solanum melongena Violet Knight F1

• Fruits: elongated, glossy lilac-purple, about 17 cm long, very tasty

• Height and growth: vigorous and healthy, up to 1.5 m tall; suitable for greenhouses, gardens and large containers.

• Flowering: purple flowers before fruiting

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

• Harvest period: mid-July to end of September

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

Thanks to its vigorous growth and attractive fruit colour, Violet Knight F1 is a visual and culinary highlight in the vegetable garden.

Benefits of Solanum melongena Violet Knight F1

1. Elongated, tasty fruits – ideal for grilling, roasting, baking or stewing

2. Powerful plants – healthy, robust and productive with reliable yields

3. Versatile cultivation – suitable for greenhouses, large containers and sheltered outdoor locations

4. Decorative – rich lilac-purple color provides a visual accent in the vegetable garden or container

5. Long harvest season – from mid-July to late September for a long harvest

Violet Knight F1 combines culinary quality with aesthetic value, making it an ideal choice for both hobby gardeners and professionals.

Sowing and planting out

• Sowing period: end of February to mid-April at a temperature of 20–22 °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 healthy growth and optimal fruit development

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

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

With this approach, Violet Knight F1 develops firm, shiny eggplants and the plant maintains vigorous and healthy growth.

Application in garden, greenhouse and containers

• Greenhouse – for early and reliable harvest

• Outdoors – suitable for warm, sheltered, sunny places

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

• Combinations – can be beautifully combined with White Knight F1 or other aubergines for a colourful vegetable garden

• Culinary application – suitable for grilling, roasting, baking and Mediterranean dishes

• Decorative – the glossy lilac-purple fruits provide a striking visual accent

The combination of flavour, yield and ornamental value makes Violet Knight F1 a versatile eggplant for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.