{"product_id":"baklazan-tajski-zielony-okragly-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Thai Green Round Eggplant ORGANIC - Solanum melongena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSmall striped spheres - the eggplant used in Thai curry.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an old variety from Thailand that produces small, round eggplants about 5 cm in diameter instead of large, elongated fruits. The skin is light green with decorative white stripes, and the flesh is firm and dense. Plants grow 50–100 cm tall and yield best in a greenhouse or polytunnel.\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 annual, bushy plant, 50–100 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e round, about 5 cm in diameter, light green with white stripes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to early April, at around 25°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e under cover from mid-May, outdoors after May 20\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, warm and sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e challenging - a very heat-loving plant\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\u003eRound green eggplants are still a rarity in Poland, but they are a staple ingredient in Thai green curry and many stewed dishes. Growing your own means you can enjoy them fresh without having to search in Asian grocery stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is firm and may contain quite a lot of seeds. The fruits become more bitter as they ripen, so it is best to harvest them young, while the skin is still glossy and clearly striped. The variety is also ornamental - plants laden with small striped spheres look lovely in a large pot on the patio.\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 to early April):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow the seeds 3–5 mm deep in light, well-drained growing medium. They need a temperature of around 25°C to germinate, and seedlings emerge after 10–20 days. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the first true leaves have developed, transplant the seedlings into individual pots. Grow them in a bright, warm spot - eggplants do not tolerate cold or temperature fluctuations well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (mid-May to June):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a greenhouse or polytunnel from mid-May, or outdoors after May 20, once the seedlings have been hardened off. Space plants 60 × 60 cm apart. This variety is also suitable for growing in 15–20-liter pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately and regularly, preferably in the morning and directly at the base of the plant. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. Harvest the fruits regularly - frequent harvesting encourages the plant to set more fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall eggplants can be eaten \u003cstrong\u003eraw\u003c\/strong\u003e - thinly sliced as a crunchy addition to salads and spreads - or \u003cstrong\u003ecooked\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are traditionally quartered and added to \u003cstrong\u003egreen curry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esoups\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estir-fries\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they cook quickly while retaining their firmness. They are also delicious pickled or roasted whole.\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;\"\u003eFor a milder flavor, harvest the fruits early, when they are 3–4 cm in diameter. The longer they remain on the plant, the more bitter they become and the tougher their seeds get.\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 small-scale Belgian 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 its own fields, while others are produced in collaboration with organic growers in Belgium and France. All batches are certified organic (inspection 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;\"\u003eVerte Ronde Thaï (Thai Green Round)\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; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003elight green with white stripes\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ebushy\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e50–100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny, warm; growing under cover is recommended\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual plant\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 to early April (under cover)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePlanting-out time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003efrom mid-May (under cover), after May 20 (outdoors)\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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