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Eggplant ‘Thai Pea’

Solanum torvum

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • heirloom from Thailand
  • small, round, green fruit to 5cm
  • can be quite bitter

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Eggplant ‘Thai Pea’ is an heirloom originating in Thailand. Sometimes called ‘turkey berry’ or ‘sundakkai’. Small, round, green fruit, with darker markings, to 5cm. Can be eaten raw but usually cooked. Used in Vietnamese and Thai cooking.Eggplant Fact Sheet: growing tips, seed harvesting methods

Additional information

Best By

Dec-22

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

20 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November

Method

raise seedlings

Depth to Sow

5mm

Germination

7-14 days

Distance Apart

60-75cm

Harvest

80 days