EGGPLANT MIX – COLORFUL & TASTY EGGPLANT BLEND

EGGPLANT MIX – COLORFUL & FLAVORFUL EGGPLANT BLEND (ORGANIC CERTIFIED)

A carefully selected blend of four distinct eggplant varieties, offering an exceptional palette of colors, shapes, and flavors. Perfect for gardeners who want diversity and abundance.

Description

This blend brings together four heirloom and international varieties, each chosen for its beauty, productivity, and unique flavor:

• Diamond – Classic dark purple eggplant, very productive and suited for cooler climates.
• Listada di Gandia – Italian heirloom striped purple and white, renowned for its delicate taste.
• Ping Tung – Long, slender variety from Taiwan, tender and sweet, very productive.
• Rosa Bianca – Round white and pink eggplant, famous for its creamy texture and rich flavor.

Ideal for gardeners seeking a varied and continuous harvest throughout the summer, this blend excels in greenhouses, large containers, or well-exposed gardens.

Where to grow the Eggplant Mix

Suited for zones 4 to 9, this mix prefers full sun and rich, warm, well-drained soil. Perfect for raised beds, large pots, and greenhouses where heat is well retained.

History & traditional uses

Eggplants have been cultivated for centuries across Europe and Asia, with each region developing its own varieties. This blend brings together Italian, European, and Asian horticultural heritages, all valued for their culinary versatility and adaptability.

Information for the Canadian climate

• Zones 8-9: indoor sowing in January–February; transplanting in April; harvest from June to October.
• Zones 5-7: indoor sowing late February to mid-March; transplanting in May; harvest from July to September.
• Zone 4: indoor sowing late March to early April; transplanting late May–early June; greenhouse cultivation recommended.

How to grow and harvest the Eggplant Mix

• Sowing: start 8–10 weeks before the last frost; transplant when the soil is warm.
• Watering: maintain regular moisture; avoid soggy soils.
• Support: stake or use cages for larger varieties.
• Fertilization: use compost-rich soil and fertilize regularly.
• Harvest: pick when fruits are well-colored and shiny.

Tips for saving your seeds

• Choose well-ripened and healthy fruits.
• Extract seeds and place them in a bowl of water; mix lightly to separate the pulp.
• Allow to ferment for 2–5 days, stirring occasionally.
• Rinse, dry completely, and store in an airtight container.
• Viability: up to 5 years.

Organic certification

Certified organic by: Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)