Cultivate high-quality Eggplant Tsakoniki seeds for your home garden. This premium variety produces elongated, glossy purple fruits with tender flesh and rich flavor. Ideal for roasting, grilling, or stuffing, Tsakoniki eggplants are a favorite among gardeners seeking a productive and flavorful vegetable.

Features:

1. Variety: Tsakoniki Eggplant
2. Growth habit: Upright, bushy, compact plants
3. Fruit characteristics: Elongated, dark purple, glossy skin
4. Flavor: Mild, tender, ideal for Mediterranean-style cooking
5. Light requirements: Full sun
6. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
7. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, and large containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO premium seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
3. Zones: USDA Zones 5–11
4. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
5. Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) between plants; 24–36 inches (60–90 cm) between rows
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Maturity: 70–90 days after transplanting
8. Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
9. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
10. Temperature: Optimal growth 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C)
11. Indoor/Outdoor: Can be started indoors and transplanted outdoors after frost

Planting Guide:

1. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
2. Keep soil moist and provide bright light during germination.
3. Transplant seedlings outdoors when temperatures are consistently warm and seedlings are 6–8 inches tall.
4. Provide full sun and support for upright growth if needed.
5. Harvest fruits when they are firm, glossy, and reach full length (typically 6–10 inches).