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60 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Money Maker II Eggplant. This early plant produces high yields of 5 to 7" long glossy black teardrop-shaped eggplants. A popular eggplant variety prized for high yields, early maturity, heat tolerance, and tender fruit. Very flavorful and tender. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, pickling, slicing, and baking. Does well in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for greenhouse and open field production. One of the most famous varieties in Japanese markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 101580
Germination: 95%
Seeds Per Pound: 96,000
Plant Height: 30 to 48” Tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Eggplants do best in well-drained soil enhanced with compost and manure. They thrive in high temperature and high humidity areas. Plant your seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before setting them outside. When seedlings are 4" to 6" tall, transplant them into larger pots so roots can grow properly. Grow transplants at 50°F to 70°F. Spring planting should occur 2 weeks after the last frost. Protect the plants from frost and wind. Plants will not set fruit when nighttime temperatures fall below 65°F. Plants can grow 3 ft tall.
Requires fertile, slightly acidic soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks. Side dress plants with compost and manure.
Cut fruit from plants with garden scissors so you don't damage the plant when they are fully mature and reach full color.
1939 All-America Selections Winner! 56 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. 56 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds. The plant produces heavy yields of flavorful, 9" long, dark green okra. This popular heirloom okra variety is prized for its shorter season and suitability for cooler climates. One of the most popular varieties on the market. Leaves are spineless, making it easier to harvest. Best if picked when 3" long. Used in making fried okra, gumbo, soups, stews, and meat dishes. Developed at Clemson University in South Carolina and released in 1939. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 148567. An heirloom variety from the USA.