Eggplant Seeds - Round Purple - 1 Lb ~160000 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Asian Garden Vegetable

Eggplant Seeds - Round Purple. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. 50-55 days. Warm season annual. This vigorous, prolific variety can adapt to many different growing conditions. The round fruit is bright shiny purple, and grows up to 2" in diameter, weighing up to 3 ounces. It is popular in very popular in cuisines of India, Thailand, and Vietnam. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence (80-90°F minimum). Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Transplant in late spring/ summer (soil temperatures at least above 75°F) in a very warm and sunny location. Eggplants are heavy feeders so use a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruit. Small eggplants are pickled or cooked. Delicious in curries and stews. Approx 10000 seeds/oz.