Eggplant Thai Long Green
Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
Approx 50 seeds
Availability:
In stock
$5.50
This heirloom from Thailand is becoming popular with gourmet chefs. A prolific producer of long, pale green eggplants that are perfect for Thai dishes. The mild tender flesh absorbs spicy flavours making this the perfect addition to curries.
How To Grow | Direct where they are to grow or in seed trays of seed raising mixture. Good in pots. Sow seeds 6mm deep into damp soil, firm down gently and keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. |
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When To Plant | Spring and Summer, Autumn too in warmer climates. |
When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
Soil Type | compost, well cultivated, well drained |
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Recipe

Thai Spicy Eggplant
Ingredients
Eggplant
Chilli
Onion sliced
Capsicum sliced
Garlic crushed
Vinegar
Soy sauce
Sugar
Basil
Instructions
Fry crushed chilli in oil, add sliced eggplant and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add sliced onion, capsicum and garlic, and stir-fry for 3 minutes more before adding vinegar and soy sauce. Sprinkle with sugar and toss in fresh basil before serving.