{"product_id":"white-egg-japanese-eggplant-seeds","title":"White Egg Japanese Eggplant Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Egg Eggplant Seeds | Japanese White Heirloom | Unique Mini Egg-Shaped Fruit\u003cbr\u003eSolanum melongena\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn everything you need to know about growing eggplant from seed to harvest with my YouTube video tutorial: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1Rs7pcCP1kM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1Rs7pcCP1kM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Egg Eggplant is a charming and highly productive heirloom variety that produces small, glossy white fruits that truly resemble fresh chicken eggs. Each smooth, egg-shaped fruit grows about 2–3 inches long and wide, with tender skin and a mild, creamy flavor that works beautifully in grilling, roasting, sautéing, and stir-fries. Japanese White Egg is one of the most prolific eggplant varieties, producing dozens of fruits over a single season and continuing to increase in productivity as the plants mature. Harvest begins around 65 days after transplant, making it especially well-suited for northern or short-season gardeners where larger eggplant varieties may struggle. Thriving in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil, these compact yet vigorous plants reward growers with heavy yields of unique, eye-catching fruits that are as ornamental as they are delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplant thrives in warm weather and is best grown in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors once the weather has warmed. Eggplants are heavy feeders, so be sure to amend your soil with compost and keep them consistently watered for best production. Harvest when fruits are about the size of a tennis ball for the best flavor and texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eAllow the soil to dry out a little bit in-between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add fertilizer into the planting hole at transplant time. Also fertilize once a month with an organic granular fertilizer, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MLvQSl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspoma Tomato-Tone\u003c\/a\u003e to boost growth and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow eggplant seeds 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date for a spring crop or early summer to transplant for a fall crop. \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI highly recommend you sow seeds indoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eso you can control the growing environment better. Sow 3 seeds per \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pZpmOw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4 inch pot\u003c\/a\u003e, filled with sterile \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Nd1uIm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseed starting mix\u003c\/a\u003e. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer (I like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pXwLxM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFox Farms Grow Big\u003c\/a\u003e) once the first set of true leaves appear. Place containers over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4p7SLo8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat mats\u003c\/a\u003e to speed up germination. Once seedlings germinate, they will need a strong light source to grow fast. I personally use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/498Hmyu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMars Hydro grow lights\u003c\/a\u003e because they are very bright and I like how eggplant seedlings respond. It will take 2-3 months for it to reach transplant size. Plant outside after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 days from transplanting into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarvest when fruits are about the size of a tennis ball for the best flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEggplant can get some powdery mildew, spots, or blight in very wet conditions. Improve airflow by spacing plants 3 FT apart and prune out old, dead, yellowing, or heavily diseased leaves. Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common pests when growing eggplant are aphids and spider mites. Knock aphids off your plants with a strong blast of water from your water hose. 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For severe white fly infestations, remove badly infested leaves and spray with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MRIEXe\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eYES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch it here: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1Rs7pcCP1kM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1Rs7pcCP1kM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010892738785,"sku":"EGGP010","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/white_egg_japanese_eggplant_seeds_5.jpg?v=1771882788","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/white-egg-japanese-eggplant-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}