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Eggplant 'Casper'

Solanum melongena

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Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum melongena 'Casper'), Casper is a variety of Eggplant. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual/Perennial, which is defined as a plant that can matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of one year or more. Casper is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Casper Eggplant is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Eggplant 'Casper'

Full Sun
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Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Casper is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Casper are Zone 4 and Zone 14.

Growing Casper from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between Eggplant plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Casper about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Casper

As Casper is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Casper

Eggplant 'Casper' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Casper exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Casper plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Casper frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Casper grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Casper grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 14
Sun How much sunlight does Casper need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Casper require? Very High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Casper need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Casper need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Casper in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Casper? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Casper 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
Edible? Is Casper edible? edible

How long does Casper take to grow?

These estimates for how long Eggplant 'Casper' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Casper to germinate? 19 days Average 19 days | Min 7 days | Max 36 days (6)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Casper? + 63 days Average 63 days | Min 13 days | Max 145 days (12)
Days to Maturity How long until Casper is ready for harvest / bloom? + 65 days Average 65 days | Min 56 days | Max 75 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Casper? = 147 days

When should I sow Casper?

Folia's when to plant Eggplant 'Casper' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Eggplant 'Casper' Reviews

11 May 2011

graibeard's Eggplant 'Casper' was Reviewed day 278

2+ Attractive fruit. Smaller than Black beauty though. Grow for show.

2 stars

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