{"title":"Eggplant##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginated in the South Asia Indo-Burma center of modern-day Myanmar and Bangladesh. It has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia since prehistory. The first known written record of the plant is found in Qí mín yào shù, an ancient Chinese agricultural treatise completed in 544. Even today, 83 percent of all eggplant production is in modern China and India. The common name comes from the phenotype varsities that are white and smaller oval much the same size as chicken or duck eggs. Warm season tender annual in the Solanaceae family includes peppers, tomatoes, tomatillos and potatoes. Also known as aubergine in most of Europe and Brinjal in India. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=eggplant%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeggplant recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003egreen beans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diamond-eggplant","title":"Diamond","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW EGGPLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Large Ukrainian variety, 6–9” elongated dark purple fruit in clusters of 4 to 6. Early maturing productive variety, best variety for shorter cool seasons. Delicious grilled, thick meat, sweet rich flavor. Not bitter, fine creamy texture. Introduced to the U.S. in 1993 by the Seed Savers Exchange. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Purple Black, Shape: Elongated, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.##Hobbs and Meyer Farms##Certified Organic by CO Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 1996##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Hobbs_and_Meyer_Farms210-155.jpg?1##We are a family farm business located in Avondale, Colorado and La Puebla, New Mexico. Our mission is to renew and strengthen communities by stewarding the land and guiding the health of seed, food and people. We grow a wide diversity of certified organic crops on 43 irrigated acres at three locations. At our Colorado farms we produce garlic, open pollinated seeds, fresh vegetables, grains, sour cherries and mulberries. In New Mexico we concentrate on apples and culinary herbs.We also partner with several other farms in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico to supplement our seed offerings and manage seed isolation distances. Our farmer partners are Mer-Girl Gardens in La Villita, NM, White Mountain Farm in Mosca, CO and Ring-a-Ding Farm in Howard, CO.We grow 8 varieties of garlic; approximately 70 varieties of open pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seeds; specialty produce; and ancient and heritage grains. Our value added food products are marketed under the brand \"Campo y Cocina\". Our seeds are marketed under the brand \"Farm Direct Organic Seed\". Our produce is sold as \"Hobbs \u0026amp; Meyer Farms\".We are dedicated to on-going learning and improvement on our farms. We have have been certified Organic since 2001 and have designed our systems with principles from rotational, conservation, regenerative, and biodynamic agricultural farming systems. We are also working on developing habitat and forage for pollinating insects on our properties.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":891220461,"sku":"10620","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":891220465,"sku":"12505","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/BlackDiamond.jpg?v=1487921851"},{"product_id":"petch-siam-eggplant","title":"Petch Siam","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW EGGPLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e40–50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Thai Eggplant. This well-known and productive matti gulla variety is easy to grow. Matti is an Indian village famous for this type of eggplant. The small, 2\" in diameter round, green eggplants have a dark green stripe and are very popular in India, Thailand, and Vietnam cuisine. Productive plants can set 30–40 fruit, try in shorter growing warm climates. Tags: Color: Green, Shape: Round, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Season: Summer, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":891220501,"sku":"12511","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":6378503877,"sku":"14476","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/PetchSiam.jpg?v=1496964755"},{"product_id":"black-beauty-eggplant","title":"Black Beauty","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW EGGPLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Beauty Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 7,088 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 28,350 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 113m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Classic pear shaped Italian type with slight ribs on its sides, deep bronze purple fruit 1–3 lb, 6-1\/2” long by 5“ in diameter with blunt and broad blossom ends. High quality fruit averages 2 pounds, holds well and retains good color. Bushy spreading plants that grow up to 30 inches. Needs a long season to mature. Yields an average of 4–6 eggplants per plant. Also known as Imperial Black Beauty. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Purple Black, Shape: Pear, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":916378057,"sku":"12600","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":916378061,"sku":"12938","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":916378065,"sku":"12939","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/BlackBeauty_87164efa-0060-4d5c-9c89-d9912a130a6e.jpg?v=1497595898"},{"product_id":"long-purple-eggplant","title":"Long Purple","description":"long-purple-eggplant Long Purple \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW EGGPLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLong Purple Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 8,100 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 32,400 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 130m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Beautiful, long, slender, purple slicing eggplants grow to 8” or longer. Ideal for summer cuisine in Italian pastas and lasagnas to Japanese dishes. Each plant grows 24–30” tall and produces 6–8 eggplants. 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Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e75-85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlorida Market Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 6,300 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 25,200 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Standard Market Variety, bred in  Florida in the 1940s. Vigorous erect plants that grow up to 38” tall and produce glossy dark purple-black long oval fruit 7-1\/2” in diameter with a green calyx and no neck at the stem end. Fruit hang well off the ground. It is more heat tolerant than many varieties and is resistant to Phomopsis Blight and fruit rot. Tags: Color: Purple Black, Shape: Pear, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":1060670952,"sku":"13028","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":1060670956,"sku":"13037","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":1060670960,"sku":"13038","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/FloridaMarket.jpg?v=1496964475"},{"product_id":"listada-de-gandia-eggplant","title":"Listada de Gandia","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW EGGPLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75–90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##One of the most popular heirloom eggplants. Stunning egg-shaped heirloom from France around 1850. Fruits are 5-7\" long with white and purple stripes, a real show stopper. Excellent flavor and very thin skin, does not require peeling. This particular strain has been selected to perform well in a wide range of growing areas from California to Wisconsin to Georgia. Compact plants produce heavy yields and work well in containers. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Bi-Colored, Size: Medium, Shape: Plum, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":8922456581,"sku":"14692","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":8922456645,"sku":"14693","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Listada-de-Gandia-eggplant.jpg?v=1487922874"},{"product_id":"little-fingers-eggplant","title":"Little Fingers","description":"little-fingers-eggplant Little Fingers \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW EGGPLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e60–65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Slender and petite, this small one-bite Japanese fruit with a purple calyx weighs about 10 grams, ideal for picking. Regional eggplant from Dewako in Yamagata, Japan. Also known as hitokuchi nasubi. Dark purple skin is thin and tender. Flesh has a silky texture with few seeds and mild sweet flavor that requires very little cooking time. Harvest when young; 4-6” long and glossy. Heavy producer but matures more slowly than some others. Compact to mid-sized plants grow well in containers. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Purple Black, Size: Small, Shape: Elongated, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":8922456901,"sku":"14688","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":8922456965,"sku":"14689","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Little-Fingers-eggplant.jpg?v=1496959414"},{"product_id":"rosa-bianca-eggplant","title":"Rosa Bianca","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW EGGPLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75–90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Italian heirloom, medium-sized 5-8” oval, stunning eggplants The light pink fruits have an occasional creamy white shading.  They're meaty with a mild flavor, no bitterness.  Plants are 30” tall. 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Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e60–65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Uniform, ivory-white, 7” long fruit with mild flavor, no bitterness, good for short growing season areas. 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Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e65–85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Unique Turkish heirloom, 18-22” producing 3” round red orange fruit. Best eaten when turning green to cream stage, good for stuffing in orange stage. Trellis to support abundant yields. Adds gorgeous color to your garden. Insect resistant. 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Germ.  \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18–28”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e65–70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Light green skin is thin and tender. Flesh has a silky texture with few seeds and mildly sweet flavor needing very little cooking time. Harvest when fruit is young and glossy, grows to 4–6” long. A great variety for large containers. Plants grow to 22–38”. 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