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Eggplant Seeds, Black Beauty
Solanum melongena
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Product Information
Produces large 0.5-1.4 kg (1-3 lbs), glossy, dark purple fruit. Compact plants grow 53-75 cm (20-30") tall and can produce 12 fruit per plant. The thin-skinned, creamy textured fruit with a mild flavor is a favorite for Mediterranean-style cooking.
- SKU: 137812
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
7 to 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
80 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
- Fill Weight (grams): 0.2
- Approximate Seed Count: 40-45
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Tender, rich, and full eggplant flavor
- Preparation Ideas: Popular in mediterranean dishes.
Instructions
Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
- Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
- Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18")
- Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
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