{"product_id":"eggplant-thai-long-green-solanum-melongena","title":"Eggplant Thai Long Green - Solanum melongena","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEggplant Thai Long Green -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplant Thai Long Green is a productive heirloom variety from Thailand, producing long, slender, light green fruit with tender pale flesh and a mild, slightly sweet flavour. The fruit can grow to around 25 cm long and is excellent in curries, stir fries, grilled dishes and other savoury meals. Pick regularly while the fruit is young, glossy and tender for the best flavour and texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring and Summer. In warmer subtropical and tropical areas, sowing can be extended into Autumn. Eggplant is frost tender and performs best when grown during warm weather. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun. Choose a warm, sheltered position with plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, fertile and well drained soil. Incorporate well rotted manure or compost before planting. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60 cm between plants. Allow approximately 80 to 120 cm between rows where possible. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 to 14 days under warm conditions. Germination is best when soil temperatures are around 24 to 32°C. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 10 to 12 weeks from sowing, depending on growing conditions. Other Australian growing references place maturity around 70 to 85 days. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds in a seed tray or small pots containing quality seed raising mix, or sow directly into the final position once the weather is consistently warm. Keep the seed raising mix moist but not waterlogged while the seeds germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once they are well established and handle them carefully to minimise root disturbance. Eggplants are warm season plants, so protect young plants from cold weather and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed regularly once plants are established to encourage strong growth and continued fruit production. Keep moisture levels consistent, particularly while plants are flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long green fruit is best harvested while it is young, firm and glossy. Picking regularly encourages the plant to continue producing. The packet specifically recommends harvesting before the seeds inside become brown. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn exposed positions, provide a stake or other support as the plants become heavy with fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHOP SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049164362042,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/3245\/7530\/files\/eggplant-thai-long-green-solanum-melongena-8752688.png?v=1789259287","url":"https:\/\/www.shopseeds.com.au\/products\/eggplant-thai-long-green-solanum-melongena","provider":"SHOP SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}