{"product_id":"eggplant-tsakoniki-1658","title":"Eggplant Tsakoniki Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsakoniki is a traditional Greek heirloom Eggplant producing slender, cylindrical fruits approximately 20–22 cm long. The beautiful fruits are streaked and striped in shades of purple and white, with tender flesh and a mild, delicate flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the Tsakonia region of the Peloponnese in Greece, Tsakoniki has a particularly strong connection to place. The eggplant traditionally grown around Leonidio is considered a local speciality and is celebrated in the region for its distinctive appearance and excellent eating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tender flesh has relatively little bitterness and is wonderfully versatile in the kitchen. It is excellent grilled, roasted, fried or stuffed and particularly well suited to classic Greek dishes such as moussaka, \u003cem\u003emelitzanosalata\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eimam bayildi\u003c\/em\u003e. The thin skin can generally be left on during cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants thrive in a long, warm growing season and perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Regular harvesting while the fruits are glossy and tender encourages continued flowering and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding the coolest period\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Start indoors in late winter to spring and transplant after all danger of frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm and consistently moist. Eggplant germinates best with soil temperatures around 24–30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 50–60 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development. Harvest when fruits are approximately 20–22 cm long and the purple-striped skin remains smooth, glossy and taut. Cut fruits from the plant with secateurs rather than pulling them from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 75 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46408579285210,"sku":"prefix_681c1f731a09e7.05427914","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46408579317978,"sku":"prefix_681c1f731a0a32.88404605","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10g","offer_id":46408579350746,"sku":"prefix_681c1f731a0a53.90775373","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_798164a2-44c4-46aa-ac8b-c32385eda5dc.jpg?v=1754016778","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/eggplant-tsakoniki-1658","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}