Kurume Long
Solanum melongena
HOW TO GROW EGGPLANT
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks after last frost. Requires bottom heat for good germination. Pot up to 3-4” pots when first true leaves develop, bury to first leaves. If starts are grown in a greenhouse with shade cloth, harden off in full sun 3-4 days before transplanting after warm weather has settled. Like melons, Eggplant is a heat loving plant and is particularly sensitive to arrested growth. It needs steady unchecked growth to produce good yields. When saving seeds, fermentation is not necessary and may be harmful to the viability of the seed. Soil pH 5.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 85
Days to Germ. 14
Plant Spacing 18–28”
Row Spacing 30–36”
Days To Maturity 60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Days from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 4–5 years. Average 6,000 seeds per ounce.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 85
Days to Germ. 14
Plant Spacing 18–28”
Row Spacing 30–36”
Days To Maturity 60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Kurume Long Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 7,088 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 28,350 seeds
- 50 Seeds$3.75
- 1 Ounce$32.58
- 1/4 Pound$85.73
Japanese Eggplant. This popular, open pollinated Japanese variety. Shiny, black fruits have a purple calyx and mature 9-10" long with a mild, delicate flavor, has excellent eating quality. Used in tempura for its delicate, mild taste. Very vigorous and good for open field growing and home gardens. Relatively late ma...
Japanese Eggplant. This popular, open pollinated Japanese variety. Shiny, black fruits have a purple calyx and mature 9-10" long with a mild, delicate flavor, has excellent eating quality. Used in tempura for its delicate, mild taste. Very vigorous and good for open field growing and home gardens. Relatively late maturing plant has an upright growth habit. Tags: Color: Purple Black, Shape: Elongated, Season: Summer, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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