Orient Express – Eggplant Seed

Description

Orient Express – Eggplant Seed is a high-performance hybrid variety known for its vibrant, deep purple fruit and exceptional flavor. This early-maturing variety produces glossy, slender, and smooth eggplants that are perfect for grilling, roasting, or adding to your favorite Mediterranean and Asian dishes. With its strong resistance to common eggplant diseases, Orient Express ensures healthy plants and a bountiful harvest, making it an ideal choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

Whether you're growing in raised beds, containers, or traditional garden rows, Orient Express thrives in warm, sunny conditions and delivers consistent results. Its compact plant structure makes it easy to manage, and the high yield of uniform fruits ensures a productive gardening experience.

Key Features

F1 Hybrid: Offers superior disease resistance, uniformity, and high yields.

Slender, Glossy Fruits: Produces vibrant, deep purple eggplants with smooth skin and tender, flavorful flesh.

Early Maturity: Grows quickly and produces fruit earlier than traditional varieties, ideal for shorter growing seasons.

Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to common eggplant diseases like Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt.

Versatile: Great for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, or adding to Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.

Specifications

Botanical Name: Solanum melongena

Growth Habit: Annual (bushy)

Seed Type: F1 Hybrid

Days to Maturity: 60-70 days

Optimal Growing Conditions: Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.

Plant Height: 18-24 inches

Spacing: 18-24 inches apart with rows spaced 36-48 inches apart for optimal growth.

Germination Time: 7-10 days at 75-85°F

Orient Express – Eggplant Seed is perfect for gardeners looking for a fast-maturing, high-yielding eggplant variety with excellent disease resistance and outstanding flavor. This hybrid variety offers the best of both worlds: high productivity and delicious taste in every bite.