{"title":"Eggplants (seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover select eggplant seeds for sunny spots in the garden, greenhouse, and pots. From classic dark fruits to special striped varieties, you will find seeds for aromatic eggplants in a range of shapes and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing your own eggplants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your own eggplant varieties and look forward to a versatile harvest. With warmth, light, and proper care, the plants will develop into tasty fruits perfect for oven dishes, stir-fries, the grill, and Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aubergine-black-beauty-samen","title":"Aubergine 'Black Beauty' - Seeds - Heirloom and proven beauty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e76552a2bf35e2b0\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 'Black Beauty' eggplant is the absolute and undisputed classic among dark-fleshed eggplants. This historic, open-pollinated variety produces impressively large, teardrop- to bell-shaped fruits with a deep purple, almost black, and highly glossy skin. Its creamy, firm flesh has a mild, slightly nutty flavor, providing rich yields for the Mediterranean summer kitchen. Due to its reliability and excellent fruit quality, it remains one of the most popular varieties for home gardens worldwide to this day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery: \u003c\/b\u003e10 seeds each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate February to late March (preferably earlier if possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting out (outdoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom mid-May (after the Ice Saints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5-1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 to 28 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit, location, and care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e'Black Beauty' grows as a bushy, upright subshrub, reaching a height of about 70 to 90 cm. As an extremely heat-loving nightshade plant, it absolutely requires the warmest and sunniest spot in the garden—ideal for cultivation in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or against a very sheltered, south-facing wall. The soil must be loose, deep, and extremely nutrient-rich. As a classic heavy feeder, the plant benefits from a generous amount of compost during planting and regular, potassium-rich fertilization during flowering and fruit set. Since the massive fruits become very heavy, the stems must be tied to stakes in time to prevent the branches from breaking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest and use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor eggplants, harvest ripeness is not determined by the final size, but exclusively by the gloss of the skin. Harvest while the skin is deep dark and intensely glossy, and the fruit gives slightly under light pressure. If the skin becomes dull or turns slightly brownish, the fruit is overripe—the seeds will then become hard and the flesh will tend to be bitter. Always harvest with sharp scissors to avoid damaging the shoots. 'Black Beauty' is a culinary all-rounder: perfect for hearty moussaka, ratatouille, grilling in thick slices, or halved and stuffed from the oven.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis tradition-steeped variety was introduced in the USA around 1902. It quickly caught on due to its gargantuan fruit size for the time and its excellent, mild flavor, displacing many older breeds. It is considered a breeding milestone and the ancestor of many modern eggplant hybrids.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56315353432449,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_d2lq0td2lq0td2lq.jpg?v=1790232561"},{"product_id":"aubergine-ronde-de-valence-samen-die-runde-aus-sud-frankreich","title":"Aubergine `Ronde de Valence` - Seeds - Perfect for vegetarian steaks on the grill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e9a458eeaff81999\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 'Ronde de Valence' eggplant is a historic gem from France and an excellent choice for any lover of traditional Mediterranean cuisine. This open-pollinated variety produces beautiful, spherical to slightly broad-oval fruits that shine with a smooth, deep dark-purple skin. Due to their compact, bulbous shape, they differ visually from the classic elongated or teardrop-shaped varieties. The tender, firm flesh is almost seedless when harvested at the right time and impresses with a wonderfully mild, creamy flavor completely free of bitterness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery: \u003c\/b\u003e10 seeds each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd of February to end of March (preferably earlier if possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting out (outdoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom mid-May (after the Ice Saints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5–1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 to 28 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit, location, and care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 'Ronde de Valence' grows as a vigorous, bushy, branched subshrub and reaches a height of about 70 to 80 cm. It matures slightly earlier than many other large varieties, but as a classic nightshade, it still requires the warmest and sunniest spot the garden has to offer. A wind-sheltered location in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or in front of a heat-radiating south-facing wall is optimal. As a heavy feeder, the plant requires humus-rich, deep, and nutrient-dense soil. A thick layer of mature compost during planting as well as regular, potassium-rich fertilizer applications ensure fruit yield. Even though this variety grows compactly, the main stems should be tied to stakes, as the massive, round fruits place considerable weight on the branches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest and use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ideal harvest time is reached when the round fruit displays its maximum, deep-purple coloration and the skin shines intensely and flawlessly. The eggplant should give slightly under light pressure. If the skin loses its luster and becomes dull, the fruit is overripe, the seeds harden, and the flesh loses quality. Harvest carefully with garden shears at the base of the stem. Culinarily, the 'Ronde de Valence' is a real highlight due to its shape: it can be perfectly sliced into thick, uniform pieces (ideal as meatless \"steaks\" for the grill or for eggplant piccata) or hollowed out and stuffed savory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs the name suggests, this proven and traditional variety comes from the region around Valence, a city in the French Rhône Valley. It was specifically selected there for hearty Provençal cuisine and is still valued today by vegetable gardeners and chefs worldwide for its aesthetic beauty, reliable yield, and outstanding taste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56315378762113,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_2p0ujc2p0ujc2p0u.jpg?v=1790233862"},{"product_id":"aubergine-listada-da-gandia-samen","title":"Aubergine 'Listada de Gandia' - Seeds - Heritage Spanish variety for warm locations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e010841f0231d364\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 'Listada de Gandia' eggplant is a visual and culinary masterpiece from the Mediterranean region. This heirloom, open-pollinated variety immediately stands out due to its beautiful, oval to teardrop-shaped fruits, which have a radiant white base color with bright violet to purple stripes (Spanish \"listada\" = striped). Among gourmets, it is considered one of the highest-quality eggplants available: its snow-white flesh is melt-in-the-mouth tender, slightly sweet, and completely free of bitterness. An outstanding feature is its exceptionally thin skin, which means it never needs to be peeled before preparation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery: \u003c\/b\u003e10 seeds each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd of February to end of March (if possible, earlier is better)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting (outdoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom mid-May (after the Ice Saints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5-1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 to 28 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit, location, and care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e'Listada de Gandia' grows as a compact, well-branched semi-shrub and usually reaches a height of 60 to 80 cm. As a Spanish variety, it is extremely heat-tolerant, but in our latitudes, it also demands the warmest and sunniest spot. Growing it in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or in front of a well-sunlit, protected south-facing wall produces the best yields. As a classic heavy feeder, it requires deep, very humus-rich soil. Basic fertilization with mature compost at planting and regular, potassium-rich fertilizer applications during the flowering period are essential. Despite its compact growth, the shoots should be staked or tied in good time, as the fruits can reach a considerable weight with lengths of up to 20 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest and use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eHarvest when the white base color and violet stripes are intensely vibrant, the skin has a strong sheen, and the fruit gives slightly to light thumb pressure. As soon as the skin becomes dull or the white color takes on a yellowish tint, the eggplant is overripe. Cut carefully with sharp shears. Culinarially, the 'Listada de Gandia' is a dream: its flesh absorbs significantly less oil when fried than other varieties. It does not fall apart easily and is therefore perfect for grilling, Mediterranean casseroles, ratatouille, or classic Spanish tapas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis magnificent variety was cultivated around 1850 in the region around the coastal town of Gandia, in the Spanish province of Valencia. It has adapted there over generations to the extremely warm summers and remains a staple of traditional Spanish vegetable cuisine to this day, cherished worldwide as a true collector's item for its excellent texture and appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56315528937857,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_15ha7j15ha7j15ha.jpg?v=1790234832"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/collections\/Image_15ha7j15ha7j15ha.jpg?v=1790256853","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/collections\/auberginen-samen.oembed","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}