The plants and calyxes are spineless, unlike many varieties of this type. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control.
Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, can be enjoyed in a bevy of recipes and is often used as a substitute for meat. Try it as a pizza topping, in lasagna, or grilled with portabella mushrooms in a hot sandwich.
Semi-cylindrical fruits are mid-sized (7-8" long by 3-4" diameter), mild, and nonbitter. Transplant outdoors late spring or early summer once the weather has thoroughly settled. Popular in Puerto Rico.
Firm flesh holds up well in curries. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control.
After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control. To harden plants, reduce water and temperature to about 60°F (16°C) for about a week before...
After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control. To harden plants, reduce water and temperature to about 60°F (16°C) for about a week before...
Fruits are 5-6" long by 4-5" diameter. Transplant outdoors late spring or early summer once the weather has thoroughly settled. Best for home gardens and farmers' markets, since thin skin and easy bruising precludes shipping.
Striking, glossy dark-purple fruits with white striping have excellent flavor. 4" blocks are the standard. Typically picked at half-pound size. Fertilize with a complete nutrient solution (EC 2.5-3.5, pH 5.5) or equivalent as needed to keep plants dark...
Tender fruits are nearly round, 4-5" long by 4-6" diameter, with some small spines. Transplant outdoors late spring or early summer once the weather has thoroughly settled. Uniform with a medium gloss.
It is important to be mindful of over-fertility. Remove when plants reach the covers or when blossoms first appear. To harden plants, reduce water and temperature to about 60°F (16°C) for about a week before planting out.
NOTE: Has a tendency towards slow emergence, and may need more time to germinate than other eggplant varieties. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays.
After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control. To harden plants, reduce water and temperature to about 60°F (16°C) for about a week before...
Similar in shape, flavor, and texture to Rosa Bianca. Transplant outdoors late spring or early summer once the weather has thoroughly settled. For a beautiful market display, present Beatrice with Nubia and Paloma.
Harvest at 7-8" long by 3-4" diameter. Transplant outdoors late spring or early summer once the weather has thoroughly settled. For a dynamic and attractive trio, present Nubia with Beatrice and Paloma.
Very glossy, uniform, black fruits are 6-7" long by 3-4" in diameter. Transplant outdoors late spring or early summer once the weather has thoroughly settled. High yielding, even in the North.
Tall, sturdy plants can set fruit under cool conditions. Uniform, 7-8" long by 3-4" diameter, dark purple fruits are glossy and blemish free. It is important to be mindful of over-fertility.
Strong plant with high yields. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control.
Short, healthy plants and more productive than Clara, which it replaces. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control.
Strong plant with a nice continuous yield. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. Use row covers for a real boost in performance and insect control.
For an extra savory flavor, try Pero Family Farms Organic Eggplant cut into thick slices, drizzled with light olive oil and cooked on the grill. Pero Family Farms Organic Eggplant can be used in your favorite Eggplant Parmesan recipe or even used as a...
Vigorous upright well-branched plants, large purple egg-shaped fruits held high off the ground, broad near blossom end, disease and drought resistant, hardy, everbearing.
Very dark in color and has a green, thornless caylx. Slightly elongated fruit with club-shaped blossom end. Transplant outside 8 weeks after sowing. Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost date.
