How to Grow Beatrice F1
Solanum melongena 'Beatrice F1'
Your complete guide to growing Beatrice F1.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Beatrice F1
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | September – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | August – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | July – September |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | June – August |
| Zone 9 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for Beatrice F1
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor
Natural pest deterrent that protects nearby eggplant from insects
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that commonly attack eggplant
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects that prey on eggplant pests
Compatible nightshade family members with similar care needs
Repels cabbage worms and other harmful insects
Similar growing requirements and both benefit from shared pest deterrent companions
✗ Keep away from
Produce juglone which is toxic to nightshade family plants
Can shade eggplant and both attract corn borers that damage crops
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
