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EGGPLANT-THAI PURPLE BALL is a lovely little eggplant that is very productive, setting fruits 40-50 days after transplanting, very easy to grow & up to 5cm in diameter. Round fruit is deep shiny purple. Very popular in cuisines of India, Thailand, and Vietnam. Cooked, they are delicious in curries & stews. Distinctly different than Italian eggplant-types & other tender sweet Asian types.
Plant eggplant seed 2.5cm apart in pots or seed trays and cover with fine soil, well pressed down When the plants are 5 to 7.5cm tall, transplant in rows 60 – 90cm apart, spacing plants 60cm apart in the row. Cut the ripe eggplant instead of pulling from plant to avoid plant injury. Keep moist and not wet. Fertilise every 2-4 weeks.
Thai Purple Ball Eggplant, (also known as Thai Purple Eggplant), is a small, round purple eggplant commonly used in Thai and other Southeast Asian cuisines. If you want to grow Thai Purple Ball Eggplant in your garden, here are some steps to follow:
Thai Purple Ball Eggplant is a traditional variety of eggplant that has been cultivated in Thailand for generations and is used in Thai and other Southeast Asian cuisine. It is highly prized for its sweet, mild flavour, tender texture, and striking purple colour making it ideal for stir-fries, curries, and other dishes.
It is known for its small, round fruits it is a popular variety in Thai cuisine and is valued for its ornamental appeal as well.
Growing Thai Purple Ball Eggplant in your garden is a fun and rewarding experience that can yield a delicious and unique vegetable. With the right location, soil, and care, Thai Purple Ball Eggplant plants can thrive and produce a bountiful harvest. So why not give it a try and add some Southeast Asian flavour to your garden and kitchen?
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Planting Guide for Australia
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height (cm)
60 - 90
Season of Interest
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Temperature Range (°C)
20 - 35
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise Seedlings
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil
pH
5.5 - 6.5
Soil Temperature (°C)
20 - 30
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting
Sowing Depth (mm)
0.5 - 1
Plant Spacing (cm)
45 - 60
Row spacing (cm)
60 - 90
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14
Harvest Time (Days)
70 - 80
Good Companion Plants
Basil, Beans, Marigolds, Peppers, Spinach, Tomatoes
Bad Companion Plants
Brassicas (e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower), Potatoes
Pests
Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Spider Mites, Flea Beetles, Fruit Flies, Tomato Hornworm
Diseases
Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Bacterial wilt, Anthracnose, Phytophthora blight, Root knot nematodes
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
