New York Improved Eggplant
Certified Organic
Solanum melongena
A gorgeous heirloom eggplant; standard market type.
We love New York heirlooms, especially when they are as good as this. Standard market eggplant: black, taught, shiny skin; dense flesh; loads of fruits. The plants are some-what compact and stand up well to the heavy load of fruits. This variety dates back to the mid-1800s.
from $3.99
This item is currently out of stock, but that doesn't mean it's gone for the season.
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Seeds | $3.99 | Out of Stock | |
| 75 Seeds | $7.99 | Out of Stock | |
| 225 Seeds | $11.49 | Out of Stock |
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, then transplant 24" apart once danger of frost has passed and soil is warm--usually 2-3 weeks after last frost. Cover immediately with row cover, as flea beetles love to devour eggplant leaves. Eggplants want heat; choose your sunniest spot for them. Give them ample water, drip irrigation is best. Harvest when fruit have reached 4-6" in diameter and prepare like any Italian eggplant.
| Days to Germination | 10 to 14 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 65 days from transplant |
| Planting Depth | ¼ inch |
| Spacing in Row | 24 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 30 to 36 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 18 to 24 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 24 to 30 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |