{"product_id":"eggplant-petch-siam","title":"Eggplant Petch Siam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetch Siam Eggplant · Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · Naturally Grown · Non-GMO · Traditional to Thailand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetch Siam is a Thai round eggplant with beautiful green-and-white striped skin. The golf ball-size fruits have firm, crisp, meaty flesh that holds its shape in curries and absorbs flavors beautifully. They're essential in Thai green curry and also delicious stuffed, Andhra-style, as gutti vankaya. The productive plants keep fruiting through hot summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Petch Siam Eggplant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretty green-and-white striped round fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, crisp flesh that holds its shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for authentic Thai green curry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for stuffing whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductive in hot summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum melongena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petch Siam, Thai Round Eggplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruiting vegetable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with white stripes; round, 1.5–2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, 2–3 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm season, summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6–8+ hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80 days from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 75–85°F soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick firm fruits at 1.5–2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden beds, raised beds, 5-gallon containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai round eggplants are crisp and slightly bitter-sweet. Quarter them and add near the end of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai green curry (gaeng keow wan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw with nam prik dipping sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGutti Vankaya: Andhra stuffed eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnnai Kathirikai and sambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fried with basil and chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickled Thai eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors early and transplant once nights stay warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost date, 1\/4 in. deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil at 75–85°F; seedlings appear in 7–14 days. Give strong light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off and transplant 2–3 weeks after your last frost, when nights stay above 55°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 18–24 in. apart, or one per 5-gallon container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch and water deeply and evenly; feed with compost when flowering starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStake plants as fruits develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest small fruits often while glossy and firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat NOT To Do\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't transplant into cold soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let fruits overripen; they turn seedy and bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't water unevenly, which causes blossom drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't plant where tomatoes, peppers or eggplants grew last year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eRegional \u0026amp; International Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai: Makhuea Pro (มะเขือเปราะ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelugu: Gutti Vankaya (గుత్తి వంకాయ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamil: Kathirikai (கத்தரிக்காய்)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHindi: Baingan (बैंगन)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish: Thai Eggplant, Thai Round Eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Thai eggplant bitter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a mild, pleasant bitterness when raw that mellows when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size should I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 1.5–2 in., while firm and glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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