{"product_id":"eggplant-kurume-long-organically-grown-seeds","title":"Eggplant, Kurume Long (Organically Grown Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eThis popular long Japanese eggplant features dark, shiny skin and mild flesh. Plants are vigorous, producing strong yields of 9 - 10\" fruits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically Grown\/ Open Pollinated\/ Non-GMO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-1\"\u003eGeneral Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-2\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-3\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-4\"\u003eGrowing Indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatin Name: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Uses: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e60 - 75\u003cspan\u003e days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 90 cm (36 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Source: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganically Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 14 days at 21 - 25ºC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 10 weeks before the planting-out date. Bottom heat improves germination rates and times. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\". Cover lightly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 8\" container per plant. In the garden, space 10 - 12\" apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often grown in containers in northern gardens - plant out\/set outdoors starting in mid-June. Requires heat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows very well in containers and raised beds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing (Containers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a quality, organic-based potting mix with good drainage. Fertilize regularly with organic plant food. Jobes organic spikes are easy and effective!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (Containers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Monitor every day or two during very hot weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing (Garden):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a garden bed recently amended with compost. Application of Kelp is beneficial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (Garden):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggplant attracts the same type of pests as its close relatives - peppers, tomatoes and potatoes - therefore, avoid planting them in close proximity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick when fruits stop rapidly growing and still have a glossy texture. Over-ripened fruit will be soft and have hard seeds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitability for Indoors: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot well suited for indoors - may be grown as a specialized crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat about Grow Lights? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow lights are required to grow this crop indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sage Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48604820898035,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5693\/files\/Eggplant_Kurume.jpg?v=1773186213","url":"https:\/\/sagegarden.ca\/products\/eggplant-kurume-long-organically-grown-seeds","provider":"Sage Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}