{"product_id":"giant-thai-giant-green-eggplant","title":"Giant Thai Giant Green Eggplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e15 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai Giant Green Eggplant is a vigorous, high-yielding variety that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"240\"\u003every large, round to oval, light green fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with tender white flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. It is widely used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eThai, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e for curries, stir-fries, grilling, stuffing, roasting, and stews. The fruits are rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"537\"\u003edietary fiber, vitamins B1, B6, C, potassium, manganese, and antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them both nutritious and versatile. This warm-season crop performs exceptionally well in the Gulf when planted during the cooler growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"735\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w7mzbg\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eAugust to November\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rfhnka\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (inside greenhouses or protected growing areas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2head\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the hottest summer 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data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mds0d4\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e5.8–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tzr9h\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c2c1fa\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e0.5–1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"183147z\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hclz3s\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist until 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daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16pudii\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eYoung plants benefit from light afternoon shade during periods of extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vywh6o\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ubbkuq\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eOnce established, water deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"anfo3h\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhh82u\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f6bqmj\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtptk7\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e4–6 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwm76t\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eHeight of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e15–20 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data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p1fz4d\" data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eHarvest fruits \u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e75–95 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l3drqy\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003ePick fruits while they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003efirm, glossy, and light green\u003c\/strong\u003e, before the skin loses its shine and the seeds become hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ovih8h\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003eFrequent harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7n3q6w\" data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eHydroponic Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xkeq5i\" data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong 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