TURKEY BERRY SEEDS ,thai Pea Eggplant

Turkey Berry (Solanum torvum) — also known as Jamaican Susumber, Gully Bean, Pea Eggplant, or Thai Pea Eggplant — is a vigorous, heat-loving shrub prized across Caribbean, Jamaican, and Southeast Asian cuisines. Clusters of small, firm green fruits deliver a bold, slightly bitter flavor that's essential in traditional stews, curries, and rice dishes.

Why Grow Turkey Berry?

• Thrives in heat and humidity — perfect for tropical and subtropical gardens
• Fast-maturing: harvest in approximately 55–60 days
• Prolific producer once established — clusters of fruit all season long
• Dual-purpose: culinary staple and documented medicinal uses (antimicrobial, antitussive, digestive support)
• Excellent trap crop for cucumber beetles

Growing Basics

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost in 2–4" containers, 2–3 seeds per cell
• Germination temp: 72°F+ (warm, bright location or grow lights)
• Transplant after danger of frost; space in well-draining, fertile soil amended with compost or manure
• Sun: 6–8 hours daily
• Water: consistently through the growing season; trim heavy fruit clusters to support the plant
• Harvest: when fruit is firm, shiny, and glossy — use within one week

Also Known As

Devil's Fig, Water Nightshade, Plate Brush, Susumber, Gully Bean, Takokak, Sundaikkai, Ma Khuea Fuang

Seed count is an estimate; individual seeds vary in size and weight.