{"product_id":"traditional-orange-turkish-eggplant","title":"Traditional Orange Turkish Eggplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Orange Turkish Eggplant, often known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eTurkish Orange Eggplant\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a unique heirloom variety that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"309\"\u003esmall to medium-sized, round fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that ripen from green with dark stripes to a vibrant \u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eorange-red\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor when harvested young, while fully mature fruits are often used in traditional cooking or as ornamental decorations. This heat-loving plant grows vigorously and performs very well in the Gulf region during the cooler growing season. It is suitable for gardens, raised beds, large containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"788\" 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=\"789\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epoqis\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rsqle4\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (for greenhouse cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v1959y\" data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eAvoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bajkof\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003ewarm water (28–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eIdeal soil pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mds0d4\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e5.8–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tzr9h\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c2c1fa\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e0.5–1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g03c91\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgu1wg\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iczos8\" data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e25–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jlc9cn\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e22–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zeubh\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"90b04b\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eDuring extremely hot Gulf afternoons, provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e30–40% shade cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sg8tlv\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eWater deeply whenever the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7chzs9\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging to prevent root diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhh82u\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f6bqmj\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtptk7\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e4–6 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwm76t\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eHeight of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"er1ykt\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1to1ae8\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e50–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12j59u0\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ex2g8\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e75–90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17t72bk\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eHarvest begins:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k0hpi\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e75–90 days after transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13f3tc3\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eHarvest fruits while they are:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v35o1l\" data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eGreen with orange stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e for the mildest flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qx0hdt\" data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eBright orange-red\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully ripe for ornamental use or seed saving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tezh4n\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eRegular harvesting encourages continued flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qe4456\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003ePlant during \u003cstrong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e for the highest yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gjrib0\" data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eApply organic mulch to conserve moisture and keep the root zone cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k4m9ov\" data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced fertilizer during vegetative growth, then switch to one higher in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e during flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfjad7\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eSupport heavily loaded branches with stakes if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b00h6c\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003eTraditional Orange Turkish Eggplant performs exceptionally well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003egreenhouses, raised beds, containers, hydroponic systems, and home gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default 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