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Eggplant

CULTURE: Sow in flats indoors in early April, or 8-10 weeks prior to planting out, 4 seeds/in., 1/4" deep. Maintain 80-90°F (27-32°C) soil temp. until emergence, and 70°F (21°C) thereafter. Seed will not germinate in cool soil. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. To harden plants, reduce water and temperature to about 60°F (16°C) for about a week before planting out. Transplant outdoors in mid-June or when weather has thoroughly settled. Eggplants are tender, and cold weather may weaken them. Use row covers (see Index) for a real boost in performance and insect control. Space transplants 18" apart in rows 30-36" apart, or 2 rows on poly mulch, 18-24" between plants. It is important to be mindful of over-fertility. Too much nitrogen often results in large, bushy plants that produce only one small set of fruit.
STAKING: Eggplants may be pruned and staked like tomatoes to keep the fruits straight.
DISEASE: Practice lengthy crop rotation to avoid verticillium wilt. A 4-5 year rotation from all Solanaceae crops is recommended.
INSECT PESTS: Fabric row covers (see Index) are the recommended method of control for Flea beetles and Colorado potato beetles (CPB) for newly set transplants. Regularly check undersides of leaves and crush any orange egg masses of the CPB.
HARVEST: Clip fruit stem with shears. Pick fruits of desired size regularly to encourage further production.
DAYS TO MATURITY: From transplanting.
TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 3,500 plants/oz.
SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ.: 5,500-7,200 (avg. 6,000).
PACKET: 25 seeds.

Symbols Explained:

Heirloom HL = Heirloom. Seeds which have been saved over many years and passed down, in original form, from generation to generation.

Organic Seeds and Supplies For seeds, OG means "organically grown" and signifies seeds harvested from plants grown organically, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and according to National Organic Program standards. For supplies, OG signifies products that are approved for use in growing certified organic crops; supplies are listed by OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) when noted in the product description.