{"product_id":"turkish-delight-organic-f1-eggplant-seed","title":"Turkish Delight Organic (F1) Eggplant Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-1374 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/kakaseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/%E8%8C%84%E5%AD%90%E7%94%9F%E9%95%BF%E6%B8%A9%E5%BA%A61-1024x350.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid (F1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies Easy Choice Greenhouse Performer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolanum melongena, except where otherwise noted (S. gilo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplants require fertile, well-drained soil with a pH range of 6.2-6.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDAYS TO MATURITY:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom date of transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed in flats indoors during early spring, or 6-8 weeks prior to planting outdoors. Sow 4 seeds\/in., ¼\" deep, and maintain soil temperature at 80-90°F (27-32°C) 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 late spring or early summer once the weather has thoroughly settled. Eggplants are tender, and cold weather may weaken them. Use row covers for a boost in performance and insect control. Remove when plants reach the covers or when blossoms first appear. Space transplants 18\" apart in rows 30-36\" apart, or 2 rows on plastic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCROP MAINTENANCE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplants may be pruned and staked to keep the fruits straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSECT PESTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric row covers are the recommended method of control for flea beetles and Colorado potato beetles (CPB) for newly set transplants. Once covers are removed, regularly check undersides of leaves and crush any orange egg masses of the CPB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDISEASE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice lengthy crop rotation to avoid Verticillium wilt. A 4-5 year rotation for all Solanaceae crops is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip fruit stem with shears. Pick fruits of desired size regularly to encourage further production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvg. 800 plants\/1,000 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEEDS\/OZ.:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6,500–8,400 (avg. 7,300).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePACKET:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaKaSeeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs \"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"collapsible-details-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wonder in the kitchen. Elongated shape and minimal seeds for quick cooking and rich flavor. Prolific yields of highly uniform, straight fruit with rich flavor. Suitable for both open-field and greehouse production. Popular in Turkey and the Middle East. Parthenocarpic. Spineless. Avg. 8–10″ long. Green calyx. 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