Eggplant Seeds - Kyoto Egg - Hybrid
80 days maturity after transplant. Solanum melongena ’Kyoto Egg’. Kyoto Egg Eggplant Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, hybrid. This small Japanese eggplant is a generous producer of unique round fruits that grow to 3 inches in diameter. The eggplants have glossy purple-black skin, a purple calyx, and tender flesh. The plant is upright and grows well in warm climates. Eggplants are useful companion plants to a variety of other vegetables. They produce well in open fields or greenhouses and in a pot on your porch or deck! Approximately 6,250 seeds per oz.
Eggplant Seeds - Kyoto Egg - Hybrid
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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 Kyoto Egg Eggplant
Germinate seeds indoors 1.5 months before the expected last frost date or 2 months before the desired date of transplant. Maintain the soil temperature between 80-90°F until sprouts appear. Seeds will fail to grow in cold soil; transplanting out too early in the season can negatively influence plant vigor. Harden plants off before transplanting. Work organic fertilizer into the growing soil before transplanting. Transfer them when the soil temperatures are a minimum of 75°F. They should be in a warm and sunlit location.
Eggplants require a balanced fertilizer. Fertilizers with proportionally high nitrogen will encourage more foliage instead of fruit. Support the plants to stop them from falling over as the fruit matures. Fertilize two or three times throughout the season. If growing in a cooler climate, cover the soil with dark-colored plastic to maintain soil heat. Never allow the soil to dry out completely.
Harvesting Kyoto Egg Eggplant
Harvest when purple, 3 inches in diameter, and shiny. If the flesh indents with mild pressure and then rebounds, it’s ripe. If the skin is no longer glossy, it is overripe.
Culinary Tips
Kyoto Egg is outstanding for tempura, stir-fry, baking, grilling, and pickling. American eggplants usually need to be pretreated for bitterness. Asian eggplants are less bitter and do not require such preparations.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“I recommend interplanting eggplants with vineless green beans. These two plants work together to improve growth, repel pests, and efficiently use space!”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 500 mg packet - Approximately 115 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,400 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 25,600 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 102,400 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum melongena ‘Kyoto Egg’ |
| Kyoto Egg Eggplant Color: | Dark purple fruit with green foliage. |
| Kyoto Egg Eggplant Flavor: | Only lightly bitter. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 80 days |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Erect bush |
| Soil Preference: | Fertile, well-draining garden loam. |
| Temperature Preference: | 75-90 ℉ |
| Light Preference: | Full sun |
Other
| Plant Width: | 24-36 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Flea beetles, nematodes, spider mites, and white flies can be prevalent in some regions. Be wary of phomopsis rot and verticillium wilt in humid climates. Avoid water on the foliage and consistently check the leaves for signs of pests. |