Hudson Valley Seed Co.
New York Improved Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Certified Organic
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.
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Growing instructions
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.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 65 days from transplant |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 10 to 14 days |
| Width at Maturity | 24 to 30 inches |
| Height at Maturiry | 18 to 24 inches |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | _ inch |
| Row Spacing | 30 to 36 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 24 inches |
