{"product_id":"eggplant-aswad","title":"Eggplant Seeds, Aswad","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e). This incredibly delicious Iraqi variety comes from our friend Nael Aziz. Satiny, dark purple-black fruit gets very large—to 3 pounds or more. Shaped like a squat teardrop, its flesh is sweet and tender, perfect for grilling or baking. Very heat tolerant and abundantly productive in our trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e This heat-loving heirloom plant thrives in warm weather, requiring consistent moisture, fertile soil, and at least 6–8 hours of full sun daily. As a member of the nightshade family, eggplants are susceptible to pests like flea beetles and spider mites. Use row covers early in the season to deter pests; using mulch can also be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511153361182,"sku":"EG175","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/eggplant_aswad.jpg?v=1782397172","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/eggplant-aswad","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}