{"product_id":"baklazan-fioletowy-pusa-purple-cluster-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Purple cluster eggplant Pusa Purple Cluster ORGANIC - Solanum melongena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSmall purple fruits growing in clusters – a prolific and decorative eggplant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pusa Purple Cluster is an early variety that produces small, cylindrical fruits in an intense purple color. The fruits set several at a time, so they can be harvested in whole clusters. Plants grow to 50–100 cm tall and are prolific and highly ornamental. According to the producer, the variety originates from India.\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 tall, early variety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, cylindrical, purple, clustered\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, preferably into a greenhouse or polytunnel\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 stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clustered arrangement of the fruits is this variety’s hallmark – several slender fruits grow from one point, producing an abundant and striking harvest. Its early maturity makes it well suited to the Polish climate, where the warm season is shorter than in southern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all eggplants, Pusa Purple Cluster needs plenty of warmth from sowing to harvest. It gives the most reliable yields in a greenhouse or polytunnel; outdoors, plant it only in the warmest, most sheltered spot. The fruits are ready to harvest when their skin is firm and glossy.\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 a light growing medium in pots or module trays, about 0.5 cm deep; in a warm room, you can start as early as late February. Eggplant germinates only in warm conditions – it needs a steady 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 planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (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 – adding compost or well-rotted manure before planting is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, making sure the soil does not dry out, and try to keep the leaves dry. Removing some side shoots and lower leaves improves light exposure for the fruits and encourages higher yields. Harvest the fruits regularly, cutting them off with a sharp knife along with a piece of the stem – if left on the plant too long, they become bitter. As a preventive measure, practice crop rotation and ensure good air circulation.\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 quick to prepare – they are suitable for \u003cstrong\u003efrying and stewing whole or halved\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003ecurries and Asian dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003egrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and for \u003cstrong\u003epickling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants covered in clusters of purple fruits also make an attractive feature in the \u003cstrong\u003evegetable garden\u003c\/strong\u003e and greenhouse.\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 clusters while the fruits are still glossy and firm – it is better to pick them a little early than too late. Frequent harvesting encourages the plant to set more clusters.\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 based in the province of Namur, Wallonia. Semailles offers only non-hybrid varieties (no F1), including many traditional and collector’s varieties. Some seeds are propagated in the company’s 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;\"\u003ePusa Purple Cluster\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%;\"\u003ePlanting 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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