{"product_id":"eggplant-agata-f1","title":"Eggplant 'Agata' F1","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgata F1 is an early maturing eggplant with large ca 550g, oblong, dark violet fruits with very few seeds. Useful in Mediterranean cuisine such as moussaka, for stir fries and roasting, canning and for casserole dishes like eggplant parmesan and eggplant lasagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplant has a mild taste and creamy texture, and an ability to absorb flavours from surrounding ingredients making it popular as a versatile, low-calorie, nutrient-rich \u003cspan\u003eand fiber-rich meat substitute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best taste, harvest eggplant when the skin is shiny, smooth, and deeply colored; while the flesh is still firm but will bounce back when gently pressed (if it stays indented it's not yet ripe, if it's starting to get squishy or the skin is turning dull it is becoming overripe and may taste bitter). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplant loves heat, preferably 20-25 degrees. Grow it in a greenhouse or outdoors in a very protected location. Harvest gradually, just over 5 months after sowing.  Thrives in nutritious and well-drained soil. Water regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo grow beautiful, large fruits, no more than 3-4 stems are left on the plant, and weaker branches are cut out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12 weeks before planting out at lowest night temperature +10°C. Sow on moistened seed soil and cover with a thin layer of soil. Cover with plastic or place in a mini-greenhouse. Keep the seed moist. Set warm (+22°C). After emergence bright and slightly cooler. Use additional lighting for early sowing. When the plants are big enough to handle, place 1\/pot in fertilized soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth, cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight, cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 months after sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40cm \/ 1 plant per GreenStalk pocket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52152170348891,"sku":"91728","price":49.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8099\/5092\/files\/eggplant-seeds-agata-f1.jpg?v=1770126348","url":"https:\/\/growtowers.eu\/sv\/products\/eggplant-agata-f1","provider":"Grow Towers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}