{"product_id":"shooting-stars-eggplant-seed","title":"Shooting Stars Eggplant Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eShooting Stars is one of those eggplants that instantly grabs your attention — a glossy lavender skin brushed with creamy white streaks, like someone hand-painted every fruit just to show off. It’s an early, productive variety that doesn’t sulk in cooler summers, putting out clusters of slim, tender eggplants you can harvest young for melt-in-your-mouth texture or let size up without turning tough or seedy. The plants stay naturally compact, which makes them genuinely great for container growing on patios or tight garden spaces, yet they still pump out fruit like they’re feeding the whole neighbourhood. The flavour is wonderfully mild and creamy, perfect for roasting, grilling, stir-fries, or any simple weeknight dish where you actually want the eggplant to taste good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShooting Stars Eggplant \u003csmall\u003e(Solanum melongena)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly, compact eggplant with glossy lavender fruits streaked in creamy white. Productive even in cooler summers, with tender, mild, slim fruits perfect for roasting, grilling, and quick cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–65 days from transplant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24\" tall and 18–24\" wide; compact, container-friendly habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant once nights remain warm and frost risk has passed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended; requires warm soil and stable heat to germinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth \/ Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSow ¼\" deep; germinates in 10–14 days at 24–30°C (75–85°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace plants 18–24\" apart; rows 24–30\" apart or single rows in containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture; mulch to retain heat and encourage strong growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact yet heavy producing; performs well in cooler summers; ideal for containers and small spaces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild, creamy flavour with tender texture; excellent roasted, grilled, sautéed, or used in stir-fries.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest when fruits are slim, glossy, and firm. Pick often to encourage continuous production.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rooted In Nature","offers":[{"title":"Package","offer_id":62719233851761,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/0524\/5809\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_074cb949-9ded-4791-a620-6c40a2af649f.jpg?v=1764135539","url":"https:\/\/www.rootedinnature.farm\/products\/shooting-stars-eggplant-seed","provider":"Rooted In Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}