Aswad Eggplant Seeds

Solanum Melongena

Approx. 35 seeds

This beautiful variety originates from the Middle East, specifically Iraq. Its fruits are large and can weigh more than 1 kg, have a lobed/flattened shape and are an intense dark purple color. This variety is extremely productive and resistant to high temperature conditions, its soft texture and sweet taste are ideal for grilling or baking.

Technical sheet

• Type: Aswad Eggplant Seeds — heirloom eggplant variety from the Middle East
• Produces shiny, elongated purple-black fruits with soft, creamy pulp — Aswad means black in Arabic
• Sowing depth: 0.25-0.5 in | Spacing between plants: 18-24 in | Spacing between rows: 24-36 in
• Days to germination: 7-14 days at 70-85 F | Days to maturity: 65-80 days from transplant
• Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost — thrives in warm conditions and full sun

How to use

• Start seeds indoors in warm soil at 75-85 F — use a heating mat to speed up germination
• Sow 2-3 seeds per cell at 0.25-0.5 inches deep, water lightly and keep moist until seedlings emerge
• Thin to 1 seedling per cell when true leaves appear and transplant outdoors when all risk of frost has passed
• Harvest when the skin is shiny and firm — dull skin indicates over-ripeness and bitterness
• Store unused seeds in a sealed envelope in a cool, dry, dark place — viability: 4-5 years