{"product_id":"kermit-thai-green-eggplant","title":"Kermit Thai Green Eggplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e15 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKermit Thai Green Eggplant is a traditional Thai heirloom variety that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"258\"\u003esmall, round green fruits with attractive light green and white stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits have firm, tender flesh with a mildly sweet, slightly bitter flavor, making them ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eThai curries, stir-fries, soups, grilling, pickling, and fresh dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"531\"\u003edietary fiber, vitamins B1, B6, C, potassium, manganese, and antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jiralr\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"949\"\u003elukewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e8–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"olnpcy\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in seaweed extract or a seed-starting solution to improve germination and seedling vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul 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daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vd0e37\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eYoung plants benefit from light afternoon shade during extremely hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vywh6o\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ubbkuq\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eOnce established, water deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"anfo3h\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eGermination 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