SOLANUM
Annual and perennial; half-hardy
Solanums are of importance, some as greenhouse plants, and others as
sub-tropical bedders. They are somewhat tender in constitution, and must
have good cultivation in a light rich soil. A sharp look-out for red
spider is necessary, for this pest
is very partial to Solanums. March is
early enough to sow the seed, but for ordinary purposes April is to be
preferred. By the middle of June the plants should be strong enough to
put out, and with genial weather will make rapid progress. Those grown
for their berries may be sown from February onwards, as it is important
to secure bushy plants before they begin to flower, and an early start
insures an early ripening of the bright, handsome fruit.
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