Aswad Eggplant
Aswad Eggplant
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Aswad Eggplant is a massive dark purple heirloom from Iraq that can grow up to 3 pounds or more. Its sweet, tender flesh makes it a delicious choice for grilling or baking, and the heat-tolerant plants produce abundantly.
At a glance
- Variety: Aswad Eggplant
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO
- Origin: Iraq
- Fruit: Dark purple, up to 3 pounds or more
- Strength: Heat tolerant and productive
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Grilling
- Baking and roasting
- Hot-climate gardens
- Middle Eastern dishes
- High-yield harvests
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost and transplant after the soil has warmed. Eggplant loves heat, so give full sun and steady moisture. Harvest fruits while glossy for the best texture, supporting heavy fruit as needed.
Flavor profile
Sweet and tender with a mild, creamy flesh that grills and bakes beautifully.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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