{"product_id":"baklazan-thai-long-green-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Green eggplant Thai Long Green ORGANIC - Solanum melongena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eA slender green eggplant straight from Thai cuisine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thai Long Green is an eggplant variety from Thailand that produces long, thin fruits measuring 20–30 cm, with light green skin. The flesh is tender and the flavor mild, with a slight bitterness. Plants grow to 50–100 cm tall and do well in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or large pots.\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\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e long and slender, green, 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March – early April, at approx. 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 – October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, warm and sheltered; ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e challenging – requires warmth throughout the season\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\u003eThai Long Green fruits are noticeably longer and thinner than the typical purple eggplants found in Poland. Their slender shape means they cook quickly, and slices or diagonal pieces are evenly thick and do not need to be fried for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tender flesh and mild flavor mean that this variety usually does not need to be salted or soaked beforehand to remove bitterness. The green skin stays thin, so the fruits can be cooked without peeling. It is an interesting choice for anyone looking to expand their vegetable garden with produce used in Asian cuisine.\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 – early April):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow the seeds 3–5 mm deep in a light seed-starting mix. Eggplants need high temperatures – approx. 25°C – so keep the pots in a warm place, preferably on a heat mat. Germination takes 10–20 days, so be patient and keep the growing medium consistently slightly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the seedlings develop their first pair of true leaves, transplant them individually into pots 8–10 cm in diameter. Keep the seedlings in a bright, warm place, away from drafts and temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (mid-May – June):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant out in a greenhouse or polytunnel from mid-May, and outdoors only after May 20, when nights are warm. Space plants 60 × 60 cm apart. Harden off the seedlings for a few days before planting out. For container growing, choose pots with a capacity of at least 15–20 liters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately but regularly, avoiding both drying out and waterlogging. The soil should be well-drained and rich in humus. Taller plants may need staking, especially when they are setting many fruits. Mulching helps maintain even soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest the fruits when the skin is glossy and the flesh is firm, before the seeds inside harden. Thai Long Green is excellent for \u003cstrong\u003estir-frying in a wok\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecurries\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003estews\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as for \u003cstrong\u003egrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebaking\u003c\/strong\u003e in slices. It can be prepared in many ways and works wherever you would use a regular eggplant.\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;\"\u003eEggplants prefer nighttime temperatures above 15°C. In cooler summers, growing them in a polytunnel or beside a south-facing wall noticeably speeds up fruit set.\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 from the Namur province of 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%;\"\u003eBotanical 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;\"\u003eThai Long Green\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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