EGGPLANT (Solanum melongena)
From India, developed in Spain in 16th century. Growing conditions as for tomato, though Eggplant needs a longer growing season, treat as perennial in warmer climates, annual in cooler areas. Can sow indoors up to 8 weeks before transplanting, harden for one week by taking off heat and put in full sun. Picking regularly encourages production. Sow early spring.
Seed count: 200-250 seeds per gram
WHITE EGG (JAPANESE)
Small oval fruits, more spicy flavour, sets early and continuously through season, winter pot plant 69-75 days.
Seeds per packet: 35
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