{"product_id":"eggplant-seeds-black-shine-hybrid-kz","title":"Eggplant Seed Packet - Black Shine Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e65 days maturity after transplanting. \u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e ’Black Shine’. Black Shine Eggplant Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, hybrid. This Japanese hybrid eggplant has long fruit with black skin and a purple calyx. The shiny fruits have tender, sweet, high-quality flesh and grow over 8 inches long, weighing over 8 oz. This extra early prolific producer is recommended for greenhouse, container, and open field growing. Black Shine is similar to the Millionaire variety, but the fruit is heavier and denser. ~ 6,250 seeds per oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEggplant Seeds - Black Shine - Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Shine’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-upright bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden loam, fertile with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-90 ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flea beetles, spider mites, white flies, and nematodes can be troublesome in various regions. Be on the lookout for phomopsis rot and verticillium wilt in damp environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Shine Eggplant Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost black fruit, dark purple calyx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Shine Eggplant Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aubergine, ai qwa, badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal, chan che zu, ca tim, chieh tse, Japanese round eggplant, mackhera, makhua terung, ma khuea yaao, hon pee choi, nasubi, ngai kwa, qie zi, talong, terong, terung, wam batu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Black Shine Eggplant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerminate the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting them outdoors. The soil should be at or above 80°F during germination. Transplanting out too early in the spring can negatively affect plant vigor. Transfer outdoors about two weeks after the danger of frost has passed. Harden off the sprouts before transplanting to avoid shock. Work fertilizer or compost into the soil and ensure the ground temperature is at least 75°F before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStay away from fertilizers that are mostly nitrogen. If the nitrogen levels are too high, it will encourage more foliage than fruit. Stake the plants as they grow to support the developing fruit. Fertilize twice a month with a small handful of low-strength fertilizer of fully mature compost. Cover the ground with black plastic if growing in a cooler region to retain soil heat; this also prevents weeds. Water the soil regularly to keep it from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Black Shine Eggplant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when plump, 8 inches long, and shiny. To check an eggplant for ripeness: gently depress the skin; if the flesh indents and rebounds, it is ready to be picked. If the skin has lost its shine, it may be over-mature. Cut the fruit off just above the calyx. Avoid pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Black Shine for grilling, stuffing, baking, and pickling. Delicious when coated, baked, or fried with miso. This variety also makes excellent tempura. 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