Turkish Orange Eggplant
Add some fun to your garden and your plate with Turkish Orange eggplant. This beautifully bright and vibrant eggplant variety will brighten up any garden space with tennis ball sized fruit. This are perfect for stuffing and will retain their orange color through the cooking process.
Turkish Orange
Annual
Full Sun
Packet: 50 seeds
Sow Depth: 1/8"
Plant spacing 18"
Heirloom, Open-pollinated
Zones: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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Eggplants should be started indoors, if possible, 8-10 weeks before the last frost. They require highly fertile, well-drained soil. Covering tray or seedling pots with plastic, will help retain moisture and increase germination. Transplant outdoors when soil temperatures reach at least 60 degrees F. Harvesting can begin about 8-10 weeks after sowing.
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Frequent harvesting encourages more production. Turkish Orange eggplants can bruise during harvesting, so be delicate. Do not let eggplant fruit to overgrow. Seeds are smaller and less visible during peak edible time.