Eggplant Seeds
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Seeds should be started indoors 8-10 weeks prior to
last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep and provide a soil temperature
of 24-27C (75-80F). Even moisture is essential while the seed
is germinating.
Germination is slow (up to 2 weeks). Gradually harden off
seedlings, but do not allow temperature to go below 15C (60F).
Transplant 18" apart in beds or rows 20-30" apart. br>
Eggplants are moderate feeders and do well in very fertile soil
with a pH level of 5.5 to 6.8.
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JB216 Black Beauty
Black Beauty is a very well-adapted open-pollinated variety, thriving in almost every part of the country. It boasts big yields of large, glossy, delectable fruit.
These large, glossy fruits are a deep purple so intense it looks black. They are borne in great numbers on plants 21 to 30 inches high, you can expect a dozen or so fruits per plant.
This is our favorite Eggplant variety. It tastes great any way that you prepare them.
They are wonderful fried, steamed, grilled, stuffed or added to your favorite spaghetti recipe.
A old heirloom variety eggplant introduced in 1902 by Burpee seed company. And still the worlds favorite eggplant.
These eggplants ripen to perfect fruits.They are much earlier than other varieties.
They are large producers of dark glossy eggplant. Keep them picked and you will have abundant supply of fresh eggplants until fall frosts.
SF364 White Moon Hybrid Eggplant
What a delicious and versatile new eggplant for the garden and container growing. White eggplants have a milder taste normally and this one has a great mild flavor.
Glossy 7" oblong eggplants, very high yield, tender sweet taste, can also be used as baby green or fully grow plants for huge yields of fruits, 60 days.
SF209 Patio Baby
This natural dwarf plant sets fruit all summer long with an astonishing 25 to 50 eggplants per plant! Best when you pick when just a few inches in diameter, tender and succulent.
2014 All-America Selection winner. The fruit is ready in less than 7 weeks from transplanting the seedlings in spring. Just 2 to 3 inches in diameter, they are a glossy purple so dark it looks black. 60 days.
SF210 Black Enorma Hybrid
Very early with extra large fruits. Black Enorma produces traditional eggplants long before other varieties start setting. Medium sized plants are strong and suited to outdoor and cold frame growing.
30-36 inch tall plants will bear a large harvest of 1 to 1.5 lb glossy, jet-black eggplants, 3-4 plants should provide enough eggplants for a family of four. 75 days.
JB081 Listada de Gandia
Gorgeous Italian heirloom, 3-5" oval, purple with white stripes, tender, thin skin, 85 days.
FB126 Turkish Orange Eggplant
Unique, brilliant orange, green stripes, tennis ball size, very flavorful, great stuffed, 90 days.
VC271 Oriental Ichiban
An unusual plant that produces
loads of slim, 10" long eggplant fruits that are a deep purple.
An excellent garden variety with outstanding flavor.
G026 Baby
Eggplant
Miniature, tiny 1" dark beauties in clusters, for shish-ka-bob,
plant is only 12" tall, great for tub garden, pink flowers, 45
days.