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HOW TO GROW EGGPLANT
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 85
Days to Germ. 14
Plant Spacing 18–28”
Row Spacing 30–36”
Days To Maturity 75–90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Days from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 85
Days to Germ. 14
Plant Spacing 18–28”
Row Spacing 30–36”
Days To Maturity 75–90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
- 25 Seeds$3.50
- 250 Seeds$22.50
One of the most popular heirloom eggplants. Stunning egg-shaped heirloom from France around 1850. Fruits are 5-7" long with white and purple stripes, a real show stopper. Excellent flavor and very thin skin, does not require peeling. This particular strain has been selected to perform well in a wide range of growing...
One of the most popular heirloom eggplants. Stunning egg-shaped heirloom from France around 1850. Fruits are 5-7" long with white and purple stripes, a real show stopper. Excellent flavor and very thin skin, does not require peeling. This particular strain has been selected to perform well in a wide range of growing areas from California to Wisconsin to Georgia. Compact plants produce heavy yields and work well in containers. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Bi-Colored, Size: Medium, Shape: Plum, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.
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