{"product_id":"eggplant-chinese-string","title":"Eggplant Seeds, Chinese String","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e). Our favorite eggplant is so slender and long that the Chinese named it after a piece of string! It's the most tender and delicious variety we've grown. Sweet enough to enjoy raw in salads, this East China gem boasts buttery, tender flesh and high yields of 10- to 15-inch fruit with lavender-violet skin and white interior. Perfect for sautéing, grilling, or Chinese dishes. With a rich history in China, this eggplant is a result of centuries of cultivation. We grow it almost year-round in our greenhouses and outdoors in warmer months, and it matures quickly. Try cooking the young fruit whole like green beans—only better!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Chinese String eggplant is a highly productive heirloom variety, ideal for warm climates and sunny conditions. This plant thrives in fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Consistent watering and fertilizing are essential for optimal growth. Mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511723557150,"sku":"EG106","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/eggplant_chinese_string.jpg?v=1782403563","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/eggplant-chinese-string","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}