{"product_id":"eggplant-seeds-purple-shine-hybrid-kz","title":"Eggplant Seed Packet - Purple Shine Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e65 days to maturity after transplant. \u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e ’Purple Shine’. Purple Shine Eggplant Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, hybrid. This is a popular Chinese type eggplant variety. Fruits are firm and have shiny purple skin. The eggplants average 9-11 inches in length and 1.5-2 inches in diameter. Plants are productive with high yields. This early producer is suggested for greenhouse, container, and open field growing. Approximately 6,250 seeds per oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEggplant Seeds - Purple 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 ‘Purple 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\u003ePurple Shine Eggplant Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light purple fruit and green or brown calyx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Shine Eggplant Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild and sweet with occasional light bitterness.\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 Purple Shine Eggplant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerminate the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting them into the growing bed. The soil should be at or above 80°F during germination. Planting out early in the spring can negatively affect plant vigor. Transplant outside about 14 days 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\u003eStake the plants as they grow to support the developing fruit. Fertilize at least twice during the growing season (up to twice per month) with a small handful of low-intensity fertilizer or fully matured compost. Avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen levels. Cover the ground with black plastic if growing in a cooler area to retain soil heat; this also inhibits weeds. Water the soil regularly to prevent dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Purple Shine Eggplant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when plump, 9-11 inches in length and glossy. Check if an eggplant is ready to eat by gently depressing 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-ripe. Cut the fruit off the plant just above the calyx. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA popular Chinese dish stir-fries eggplant with bean sprouts, peppers, and tomatoes. 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