{"product_id":"purple-shine-eggplant-seeds-glossy-hybrid-variety-20-100-200-seeds","title":"Purple Shine Eggplant Seeds: Glossy Hybrid Variety - 20\/100\/200 Seeds(20 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroductionThe Purple Shine Hybrid Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a high-performance variety known for its stunning glossy, deep purple fruits and outstanding productivity. With early maturity and excellent disease resistance, this hybrid produces uniform, elongated eggplants with tender, mild-flavored flesh and few seeds. Ideal for grilling, roasting, or stir-frying, Purple Shine delivers both beauty and flavor in the garden. Compact and vigorous, itrsquo s suitable for open fields, greenhouses, or large containers.Seed Sowing InstructionsStart seeds indoors 8ndash 10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in moist, well-drained seed-starting mix and maintain a temperature of 75ndash 85deg F for optimal germination, which typically occurs in 7ndash 14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 18ndash 24 inches apart in rows 24ndash 36 inches apart. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.Plant Care InstructionsEggplants thrive in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced vegetable fertilizer throughout the growing season to support fruit development. Harvest when fruits are glossy, firm, and deep purplemdash before skins begin to dull. Continuous harvesting encourages further production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susa Trade","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":43817470328910,"sku":"0TKBAA6","price":3.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3930\/7086\/files\/761e469db829e5e5a67899ab9444a51a79dc6859d71522f62c698b45ee9e3ab9.webp?v=1780286267","url":"https:\/\/susatradeinc.com\/products\/purple-shine-eggplant-seeds-glossy-hybrid-variety-20-100-200-seeds","provider":"Susa Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}