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Solanum melongena var. esculentum Tender Annual This bushy, spreading 24"—30" plant bears purplish-black, smooth, oval 6.5" x 5" fruit. Blunt and broad at the blossom end, the eggplants retain their color well. Black Beauty bears 1—3 lbs of fruit. This very popular variety holds well with high quality and fine flavor. Originally from Asia, eggplant is a staple of Indian and Asian cuisines. It is grilled, baked, roasted, pickled, mashed, and dried.Soil & Water: Eggplants prefers moderately fertile, well-drained loamy soil supplemented with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0—6.8. Eggplants require heavy water and warm soil. Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4—6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds directly in a warm climates only. Because eggplants need plenty of water and warm conditions to grow, production accessories such as drip irrigation, plastic mulch, and row covers are a good idea. All eggplants are chill sensitive. Harvesting & Storage: Begin harvesting early when immature fruits are half their mature size; young fruits are more tender and early picking will increase yields. Cut the fruit with shears leaving some stem attached. Did You Know? Eggplants are also used as a trap crop for cucumber beetles. Sun/Shade: Full sun, Planting Depth: 1/4", Spacing After Thinning: 20"—24", Soil Temperature: 74—85°F, Days To Germinate: 8—15, Days To Maturity: 72—90, Height At Maturity: 24—30" Seeds/unit 3610
Unit Ship Weight: 0.3 lbs.
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