Eggplant Seeds - Thai Purple round

Thai Baby Eggplant Seeds - 50-55 days maturity after transplant. Solanum melongena. Thai Purple Round Eggplant Seeds. Vigorous and adaptable to various growing conditions. Bright, shiny, purple fruit grows up to 2 inches in diameter and weighs up to 3 ounces. Popular in Indian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines. Unique shape and highly favored in Srilanka.Try growing these on your deck in a pot with a cage, similar to tomatoes!

• Approximately 10,000 seeds per oz.
• Maturity: Approx. 50-55 days
• Planting season: Late spring/summer

This vigorous, prolific variety can adapt to many different growing conditions. The round fruit is bright shiny purple, and grows up to 2" in diameter, weighing up to 3 ounces. It is popular in very popular in cuisines of India, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Warm season annual

In Asia this vegetable is called...

• China: si kwa, chieh tse, ai qwa, chan che zu, hon pee choi, makhua terung, ngai kwa, qie zi
• India: badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal
• Indonesia: terong
• Japan: nasubi
• Malaysia: terung
• Philippines: talong
• Sri Lanka: wam batu
• Thailand: ma khuea yaao, ma kuea, mackhera, makau, makeu a kaou, makeu a keun, makhua terung, makhus terung, makua puong
• Vietnam: ca phao, ca tim

HOW TO GROW: Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before last frost (or 8 weeks before transplanting). Maintain warm soil until sprouts appear. Avoid planting too early. Harden off plants before transplanting. Use fertile, well-drained soil and transplant in late spring/summer to a warm, sunny location. Use balanced fertilizer for optimum growth. Avoid excess nitrogen for better fruit production.
Culinary Uses: Eggplant is a versatile ingredient in Asian cuisine. It can be used in various dishes such as curry, soups, and salads.
Great for hors d'oeuvres, kebabs and other eggplant dishes.
Medicinal Uses. It is said that: Rich source of dietary fiber help regulates smooth bowel movements, lowers blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
One cup serving of eggplant would contain approximately 10% of the recommended dietary fiber.Eggplants contain small amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B-3 and vitamin B6.
The potassium in the eggplants is beneficial for those suffering from low blood pressure levels and it also regulates the beating of the heart.
Other essential minerals include potassium, manganese, magnesium and copper.
Contain phytonutrients like flavonoids, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid.
The flavonoid Nasunin in eggplants, has high levels of antioxidant properties and is known to be a scavenger of free radicals, thus protecting the cells of the body. Nasunin is also known for its ability to protect the fats surrounding the cell membrane of the brain.
The chlorogenic acid it contains is known to be the most potent antioxidant that displays antimicrobial, antiviral and antitumor abilities and plays an important role in the prevention of many diseases.

Did You Know? Eggplants are also used as a trap crop for cucumber beetles.