EGGPLANTS(Solanum melongena)
Best Resutls: Sow inside in earlier spring around March and transplant outside after all danger of frost. Eggplants are slow growers so plan to grow in warmth for about 8 weeks.
EG2DIAMONDCert. BD/OGHEIRLOOM Seed Savers Exchange acquired the seed of this eggplant variety from the Ukraine in 1993. Nine inch dark purple fruits which are on very vigorous early plants producing abundantly.| S$3.00~25 seeds | |
| M$7.00=1 g, ~200 seeds | |
| LG$20.00=4 g, ~800 seeds | |
| XL$100.00=1/2 oz., ~3000 seeds | |
EG1PING TUNG LONGCert. BD/OG65-75 days.Prolific and early bearer of long thin purple fruits up to 12 in. long with tender skin that does not need to be peeled before cooking. Delicious barbecued or broiled.Named for its native town of Ping Tung, Taiwan. Selected for many years in California by Harald Hoven. Very prolific for us in Nebraska and a favorite at the farmer's market. Sow indoors at 80-90°F 8 weeks before setting out. Thin or prick out 2"-3" apart. Set out after danger of frost 18" apart in rows 30" apart.| S$3.00=1/4 g, ~50 seeds | |
| M$9.00=1/8 oz., ~750 seeds | |
| LG$32.00=1/2 oz., ~3000 seeds | |
CUCUMBERS
EG1PING TUNG LONGCert. BD/OG65-75 days.Prolific and early bearer of long thin purple fruits up to 12 in. long with tender skin that does not need to be peeled before cooking. Delicious barbecued or broiled.Named for its native town of Ping Tung, Taiwan. Selected for many years in California by Harald Hoven. Very prolific for us in Nebraska and a favorite at the farmer's market. Sow indoors at 80-90°F 8 weeks before setting out. Thin or prick out 2"-3" apart. Set out after danger of frost 18" apart in rows 30" apart.