Kermit Thai Green Eggplant

15 Seeds

Kermit Thai Green Eggplant is a traditional Thai heirloom variety that produces small, round green fruits with attractive light green and white stripes. The fruits have firm, tender flesh with a mildly sweet, slightly bitter flavor, making them ideal for Thai curries, stir-fries, soups, grilling, pickling, and fresh dishes. They are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins B1, B6, C, potassium, manganese, and antioxidants. This warm-season crop thrives in the Gulf when planted during the cooler growing months and performs well in both soil and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to November (recommended)
• January to February (inside greenhouses or protected growing areas)
• Avoid sowing during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in lukewarm water (25–30°C) for 8–12 hours before sowing.
• No cold stratification is required.
• Optional: Soak seeds in seaweed extract or a seed-starting solution to improve germination and seedling vigor.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 5.8–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil.
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 24–30°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 22–34°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Young plants benefit from light afternoon shade during extremely hot weather.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Once established, water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid waterlogged soil.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 50–60 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 70–90 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest fruits 65–85 days after transplanting.
• Pick fruits while they are firm, glossy, and bright green, before seeds mature.
• Frequent harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.

Hydroponic Growing

• Performs very well in Dutch bucket, drip irrigation, and other hydroponic systems.
• Maintain:
  • pH: 5.8–6.5
  • EC: 2.0–3.0 mS/cm

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during the cooler months for maximum production.
• Apply organic mulch to keep roots cool and reduce water loss.
• Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium during flowering and fruiting.
• Support plants with stakes if fruit production becomes heavy.
• Monitor regularly for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, and fruit borers.
• Kermit Thai Green Eggplant grows exceptionally well in raised beds, home gardens, large containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems throughout the Gulf.