Eggplant Seeds - Konasu - Heirloom

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Other Common Names: Aubergine, badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal, ca tim, chan che zu, chieh tse, hon pee choi, Japanese eggplant, mackhera, makhua terung, ma khuea yaao, nasubi, ngai kwa, qie zi, talong, terong, terung, wam batu.

How to Grow Konasu Eggplant

Germinate seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the desired transplant date. Keep the soil temperature at or above 80°F until the sprouts emerge. Seeds will not germinate in cold soil; transplanting out too early in the spring can negatively impact plant vigor. Transfer outdoors about two weeks after the last frost date. Harden off the plants before transplanting to avoid shock. Work organic fertilizer into the growing soil before planting the seedlings; transplant them when the soil temperatures are a minimum of 75°F.

Eggplants demand a balanced fertilizer. Fertilizers with high nitrogen levels will encourage more foliage rather than fruit. Support the plants to prevent them from falling over as the fruit matures. Fertilize two or three times throughout the summer. If you are growing in a cool climate, shield the soil with dark, opaque plastic to maintain soil heat. Don’t allow the soil to completely dry out.

Harvesting Konasu Eggplant

Harvest when purple, plump, and lustrous. Lightly press down on the skin, if the flesh depresses and then rebounds, it is ripe. If the skin no longer appears polished, it is overripe.

Culinary Tips

These appealing little eggplants are perfect for pickling when harvested young. Mature fruit can be cooked as you would other eggplant varieties, and they are especially delicious in stir-fries, tempura, or as part of a kabob. European eggplants usually need to be prepared with their bitterness in mind, Asian eggplants are less bitter and do not require such pretreatments.

Tips From Our Gardeners

“I suggest interplanting eggplants with garlic chives. These two species work together to prevent diseases, repel pests, and efficiently utilize space!”

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Seeds Per Package

• 500 mg packet - Approximately 112 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 6,250 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 25,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 100,000 Seeds