{"product_id":"eggplant-seeds-purple-thai-round-kz","title":"Eggplant Seed Packet - Purple Thai Round","description":"\u003cp\u003e50-55 days maturity after transplant. \u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e. Purple Thai Round Eggplant Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, heirloom. This vigorous, prolific variety can adapt to many different growing conditions. The round fruit is bright, shiny, purple, and grows up to 2 inches in diameter, weighing up to 3 ounces. It is favored in the cuisines of India, Thailand, and Vietnam. This uniquely shaped eggplant variety is very popular in Srilanka. Try growing these on your deck in a pot with a cage, similar to tomatoes! Approximately 10,000 seeds per oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEggplant Seeds - Purple Thai Round - Heriloom\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\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-55 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 Tall bush similar to tomato.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining garden loam.\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, nematodes, and white flies have been problematic in some areas. Verticillium wilt and phomopsis blight are common in humid climates. Avoid water on foliage and regularly check the leaves for infestations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Thai Round Eggplant Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple fruit with green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Thai Round Eggplant Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only lightly bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003eNgai gwa, aubergine, guinea squash, brinjal, beringela, nasubi, or makhua terung.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Purple Thai Round Eggplant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date (or 8 weeks before the expected date of transplant). Keep the soil warm until emergence (80-90°F minimum). Seeds will not germinate in cool soil; planting out too early may affect plant vitality. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prep the bed before planting the seedlings; transplant them when the soil temperatures are at least above 75°F in a very warm and sunny location. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplants are heavy feeders, so use a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and a lower yield. Stake the plants to avoid them falling over when the fruit matures. Fertilize twice during the growing season. If you are growing these in a cooler climate, cover the soil with dark plastic to help retain heat. Never allow the plants to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Purple Thai Round Eggplant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when purple, about 2 inches in diameter, and shiny. If the flesh indents with light pressure and bounces back, it is ripe. Clip the fruit off with 2-3 inches of stem connected. If the skin has lost its luster, it may be overripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Thai Round is delicious in curries and stews and is featured in dishes throughout Asia. Pickle or cook small eggplants. Asian eggplants are not as bitter or tough as most American eggplants; they do not need to be pretreated for bitterness. 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