{"product_id":"wilde-aubergine-solanum-melongena-cumingii-ur-aubergine","title":"Wild Eggplant (Solanum melongena ssp. cumingii) - The Untamed Ancient Eggplant","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAre you looking for an absolutely exotic plant that attracts all eyes and brings a real jungle feeling to your balcony? Then get to know \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eSolanum melongena ssp. cumingii\u003c\/i\u003e – one of the fascinating wild ancestors of our modern cultivated eggplant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerfect for lovers of Asian cuisine, collectors of rarities, and anyone looking for a plant with true character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a 7cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eOrigin: The Roots of Flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eSolanum melongena ssp. cumingii\u003c\/i\u003e originally comes from the tropical and subtropical regions of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eSoutheast Asia and India\u003c\/b\u003e (including Thailand and the Philippines). There it grows wild as a perennial, bushy shrub. It is a living piece of agricultural history, showing us what the eggplant looked like before humans domesticated it over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e🌱 Growth: A Thorny Space-Saver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThose who cultivate this plant can look forward to a real eye-catcher that visually differs greatly from normal eggplants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e It grows as a bushy, upright subshrub and can reach up to 1.5 – 2 meters in height in the wild (in a pot, it usually remains more compact).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThorny foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute highlight! The plant has striking, conspicuous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003egreen to purple thorns\u003c\/b\u003e that grow on both the stems and the leaf veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlooming splendor:\u003c\/b\u003e It forms beautiful, star-shaped, light purple flowers, typical of nightshades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpace requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e It can be cultivated excellently in large pots on a balcony or terrace, where it can thrive magnificently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eCare: A Dream for Heat Lovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eAs a tropical plant, this wild eggplant has precise, but easy-to-meet preferences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e As sunny and warm as possible! It loves heat and needs a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater \u0026amp; Fertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e The soil should always be kept slightly moist (but without waterlogging). Since it produces many fruits, it appreciates regular nutrient applications in the form of vegetable fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike our native tomato, it is perennial in its homeland. Here, it does \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003enot tolerate frost\u003c\/b\u003e and is either grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in a bright, frost-free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eTaste: Small but Mighty!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eForget the huge, watery, purple clubs from the supermarket. These fruits are different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e The fruits are small, round, and more reminiscent of small tomatoes (about 2–3 cm in diameter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e They have a much more intense, original, and often slightly tart to bitter eggplant flavor, which becomes wonderfully soft and aromatic through cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute must-have for authentic Asian dishes! They are excellent for real Thai curries or exotic stir-fries (always consume cooked).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eSpecial Features, Curiosities \u0026amp; Interesting Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ancestor of Our Eggplants:\u003c\/b\u003e Standing before this thorny plant with its small, yellow, tomato-like fruits, it's hard to believe that hundreds of years of cultivation led to our modern, soft, thornless, and purple supermarket eggplant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpectacular Color Change:\u003c\/b\u003e The small round fruits are initially green (sometimes slightly striped) and change to a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003ebright yellow\u003c\/b\u003e as they ripen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Confusion:\u003c\/b\u003e Scientists have long debated the exact name of this wild form. Previously, it was often referred to as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eSolanum insanum\u003c\/i\u003e (freely translated: the \"mad\" eggplant).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for Insects:\u003c\/b\u003e The large, star-shaped flowers are a true magnet for bumblebees, which ensure that the plant sets abundant fruit through vibration (\"buzz pollination\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55503609954689,"sku":null,"price":3.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/mage_grykkygrykkygryk.png?v=1776199336","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/wilde-aubergine-solanum-melongena-cumingii-ur-aubergine","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}