1 silver tin of 100 Organic non-GMO Long Purple Eggplant Seeds (care guide included)
Solanum melongena
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-14 days |
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depth |
1”-2" |
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spacing |
thin seedlings to 12"-24" apart |
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recommended planter |
6“-12" or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
80 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
50F - 75F |
About the Plants:
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description |
large upright plant with fuzzy green leaves, purple blooms, and long dark purple fruit |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
24”-36” tall with fruit up to 8"-10" long and 2" in diameter |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
aphids, whitefly, caterpillars |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Sow eggplant in the early spring, keep the soil moist, but not overwatered. When harvesting, cut the stem 1" from the base of the fruit instead of twisting off to keep the plant intact.
These seeds are for the 2021 growing season.