Aswad Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

A prolific Iraqi heirloom yielding an abundance of large, teardrop-shaped fruits weighing up to 3 pounds. Deep purple skin with sweet, tender flesh that is delicious grilled or baked. Robust plants are 2-4 feet tall.

• 25 seeds minimum
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Maturity: 90 days
• Start indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4″ deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 75-85F to germinate. Heating mat is recommended. Keep moist.
• Harden off and transplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed.
• Space plants 18-24 apart; space rows 3-4′ apart.