{"product_id":"baklazan-bialy-jajowaty-ronde-a-oeufs-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"White egg-shaped eggplant Ronde à Œufs ORGANIC - Solanum melongena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eWhite fruits the size of a hen’s egg – an eggplant that fits in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e This early Japanese variety produces an abundance of round, white fruits. Harvest them young, when they are the size of an egg – that is when their flesh is tender and their flavor is reminiscent of mushrooms. The plants grow to 50–100 cm and, according to the producer, also do well in containers on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy, 50–100 cm, early variety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e round, white, harvested at egg size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March (in a warm room from late February)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e after May 15–20, into a greenhouse, polytunnel, or pot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm, sunny, sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white, egg-shaped fruits on the bush look like eggs hanging from branches – this is one of the most ornamental eggplant varieties. Its earliness is a great advantage in the Polish climate: the first fruits can be harvested sooner than those of late, large-fruited varieties, increasing the chances of a successful crop in a shorter growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the fruits are harvested small, the plant produces many throughout the season, and regular picking encourages it to set more. This variety is suitable for growing in containers – all you need is a pot with a capacity of at least 10–15 liters, placed in the warmest, sunniest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (March, under cover):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow the seeds in light potting mix in pots or plug trays, about 0.5 cm deep; in a warm room, you can start as early as late February. Eggplant germinates only in warmth – it needs a constant temperature of at least 23–24°C, ideally around 25°C. Seedlings emerge after 10–20 days; if the seeds take a long time to germinate, it is worth raising the temperature slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant seedlings with 3–4 true leaves individually into pots 9–10 cm in diameter, keeping them warm and in a bright spot. Water lightly but regularly, and harden off the seedlings before transplanting them outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eTransplanting (after May 15–20):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a greenhouse or polytunnel after May 15, and outdoors only after May 20 or in early June, once nights are warm. Space plants about 50–60 cm apart. The soil should be well-drained and rich in humus – it is worth adding compost or well-rotted manure before planting. For container growing, plant one per pot and place it in the warmest, sunniest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, taking care not to let the soil dry out, and try not to wet the leaves. Removing some side shoots and lower leaves improves light exposure for the fruits and encourages a good harvest. Harvest fruits as they ripen, cutting them off with a sharp knife along with a piece of stem – if left on the plant too long, they become bitter. As a preventive measure, practice crop rotation and ensure good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small fruits are ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eroasting whole or halved\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estewing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epickling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their mushroom-like flavor goes well with \u003cstrong\u003eAsian dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erice dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. These ornamental plants with white fruits also attract attention \u003cstrong\u003ein pots on balconies and terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener’s tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eHarvest the fruits while they are still white, glossy, and firm. If left on the plant too long, they start to turn yellow, the skin hardens, and the seeds become noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds come from \u003cstrong\u003eSemailles\u003c\/strong\u003e – a Belgian artisan producer of organic seeds from the province of Namur in Wallonia. Semailles offers only non-hybrid varieties (no F1), including many traditional and collectible varieties. Some seeds are grown on its own fields, while others are produced in collaboration with organic growers in Belgium and France. All batches are certified organic (inspection code BE-BIO-01).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eRonde à Œufs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; 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padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual plant, sensitive to frost\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMarch under cover (in a warm place from late February)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eTransplanting time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eafter May 15–20, preferably into a greenhouse or polytunnel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; 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