Eggplant Seeds - Thai Round
55-60 days maturity after transplant. Solanum melongena ’Thai Round’. Thai Round Eggplant Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, heirloom. This disease-resistant Matti Gulla variety adapts well to many growing conditions. Matti is an Indian village famous for this type of eggplant. The productive plant produces small, round, green-skinned fruits with white stripes that grow up to 2 inches in diameter and up to 2 ounces in weight. Young Thai Round eggplants are excellent for pickling and adding to curries. Try growing these on your porch in a pot with a cage, just like tomatoes! Approximately 6,500 seeds per oz.
Eggplant Seeds - Thai Round - Heriloom
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Other Common Names: Ngai gwa, aubergine, guinea squash, brinjal, beringela, nasubi, or makhua terung.
How to Grow Thai Round Eggplant
Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date (or 8 weeks before the expected transplanting date). Keep the soil warm until emergence (80-90°F minimum). Seeds will not germinate in cool soil, and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare the bed before planting the seedlings; transplant when the soil temperatures are at least above 75°F in a very warm and sunny location.
Eggplants are heavy feeders, so use a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. Stake the plants to avoid them falling over when the fruit matures. Fertilize (perhaps with fish emulsion) twice during the growing season. If you are growing these in a cooler climate, cover the soil with black or dark red plastic to help retain heat. Never allow them to dry out.
Harvesting Thai Round Eggplant
Harvest when about 2 inches in diameter and shiny. If the flesh depresses with light pressure and then bounces back, it is ripe. Clip the fruit off with 2-3 inches of stems connected. This variety does not turn purple when ripe.
Culinary Tips
It is very popular in the cuisines of India, Thailand, and Vietnam. Thai Round is delicious in curries and stews. Pickle or cook small eggplants. Asian eggplants are not as bitter or tough as most American eggplants; they do not usually need to be peeled, salted, or soaked. Thai eggplants are rich in potassium, antioxidants, manganese, and fiber.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“Thai Round eggplants are truly unique from other eggplant varieties. I recommend using it in sweet-and-sour dishes or curry!”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 500 mg packet - Approximately 117 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 26,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 104,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum melongena ‘Thai Round’ |
| Thai Round Eggplant Color: | Green striped fruit with green foliage. |
| Thai Round Eggplant Flavor: | Only lightly bitter. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 55-60 days |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Tall bush, similar to tomato. |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained garden loam. |
| Temperature Preference: | 75-90 ℉ |
| Light Preference: | Full sun |
Other
| Plant Width: | 24-36 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | This variety is known for its resistance to diseases. However, it is still susceptible to flea beetles, spider mites, nematodes, and white flies in some areas. |