African Eggplant Green Bitter Seeds, Heirloom Non-GMO (50+ Seeds)

African eggplant are a popular traditional vegetable grown predominantly in Central and West Africa. They are small and round, roughly 2 inch, with green skin. The meaty flesh is white to ivory and contains tiny edible seeds. The fruit has a very bitter taste but are consumed fresh, boiled, steamed, pickled, or in a stew with other vegetables and meat. The young leaves are often used in soup with other meats. This listing is for (1 packet) 50+ African Eggplant Green Bitter Seeds Heirloom Non-GMO. Start Indoor 4-6 weeks before last frost Germination: 7-14 days Exposure: Full Sun Germination Rate: 93% Sow Depth: 1/4" deep Grow: Spring Harvest: 90 days Important Growing Tip: Bitter Gourds like warmer temperatures. Plant only in late spring or early summer when risk of frost is well past. Bitter gourd seeds require temperatures of 65 F (18 C) to germinate, but for best results wait until it is consistently warmer than that before direct sowing outdoors.  Follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hellomaygarden/ They are carefully hand packaged in a resealable mylar zip bag and are fully labeled with sowing instructions. We ship using bubble mailer or a box if applicable to protect the seeds from possible damage in transit and they're mailed via USPS with tracking number provided. Although, every effort is taken to ensure the quality in our seeds packaging and delivery method, it should be noted that the germination if seeds is very dependent on many factor including lights, moisture levels, temperature, soil conditions, soil pest, and many other factors. Please ensure that the seeds you are ordering for is suitable for the conditions in which you which to grow them as we cannot not be held responsible for poor levels of germination. Local conditions such as soil temp will affect how well any seeds germinate so always check locally as to seed sustainability. ***Yes, we offer combined shipping rates, so take a look at all the listings, add to cart and your shipping will calculate when you check-out. Combined shipping rate only applies if purchased in one transaction***