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| Botanical Name |
Solanum melongena |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color |
Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic), 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) |
| Days to Harvest |
80-90 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
The Thai Rugby eggplant, a unique and highly productive variety from Thailand, is fast-growing and well-suited for pots and containers. Its distinct rugby ball or bullet shape, measuring about 4-5 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter, makes it a delightful choice for culinary use. With a crunchy and sweet flavor profile, this small eggplant can be enjoyed raw as a side vegetable or cooked. Its attractive pale green color with white stripes adds to its appeal, offering a delicious and versatile option for eggplant lovers.