{"product_id":"bonnie-plants-ichiban-type-japanese-eggplant-4-pack-live-plants-great-in-containers-10in-long-fruit-perfect-for-grilling-amp-roasting-green","title":"Bonnie Plants Ichiban Type Japanese Eggplant - 4 Pack Live Plants Great in Containers 10in. Long Fruit Perfect for Grilling \u0026amp Roasting Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Long, narrow purplish-black fruit\n- Produces heavily until fall frost\n- Thin, mild skins and Sweet Succulent flavor\n- Excellent for grilling, roasting, stir-fries\n- Good container plant\n- Expected blooming period: spring to summer\n- Care instructions: regular watering\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the manufacturer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Your Best Fresh Eggplant at Home\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy starter plants, you’re getting young live plants that are already several weeks old, which can help you make up for lost time in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing fresh eggplant should be fun?not stressful. We care for our seedlings in a way that encourages strong roots and vigorous growth. Your plants will be well on their way to maturity once received, thus speeding up the growing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you start with a Bonnie Plant, your plant is closer to maturity, which means you’ll be able to start harvesting and enjoying your homegrown fresh eggplants much faster than if you started with a seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEggplants can grow well and look great in traditional in-ground garden beds, raised beds, or containers in an area with lots of sunlight. Plant eggplant when soil temps are above 50° F and all chances of frost have passed. Check the plant tags for complete instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a cage or stake to help support stems when heavy with fruit. And keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Also, feed them regularly with a Miracle-Gro continuous release plant food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest eggplant when fruits stop growing and their skin becomes glossy. Remove ripe fruit with gardening shears, leaving a small portion of the stem attached. Once sliced, you should see a sprinkling of soft, yet well-formed seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GreenGroove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937117274395,"sku":"B07B79P1M7","price":45.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/3516\/0603\/files\/81X2bt0KJ4L._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1774567610","url":"https:\/\/greengroove1.com\/products\/bonnie-plants-ichiban-type-japanese-eggplant-4-pack-live-plants-great-in-containers-10in-long-fruit-perfect-for-grilling-amp-roasting-green","provider":"GreenGroove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}