{"product_id":"ga-aubergine-longue-thai-round-bio","title":"Organic long eggplant 'Thai Round'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e Organic 'Thai Round' eggplant (Solanum melongena) from the seed company Gaia, a round and compact heritage variety prized in Thai cuisine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eThe 'Thai Round' eggplant forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"369\"\u003ecompact, well-branched plants\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"401\"\u003esmall spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"434\"\u003econtainer gardening\u003c\/strong\u003e . The fruits are \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"484\"\u003esmall and perfectly round\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"509\"\u003esmooth skin\u003c\/strong\u003e that can vary from \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"555\"\u003ebright green to pale purple\u003c\/strong\u003e , depending on growing conditions. Their \u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"623\"\u003efirm, crisp flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e holds its shape well when cooked and readily absorbs seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eWidely used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eSoutheast Asian cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e , this eggplant is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"837\"\u003esweet flavor with a slight bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e , a characteristic and sought-after quality in \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"889\"\u003ecurries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"905\"\u003estir-fries\u003c\/strong\u003e , and certain \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"930\"\u003esalads\u003c\/strong\u003e . Harvested young, it is particularly crisp, while at maturity it becomes more tender. 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Consistent warmth promotes even production and good fruit quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e Harvest the fruit when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eskin is glossy\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003ethumbprint leaves no mark\u003c\/strong\u003e , a sign of firm flesh and optimal quality. Frequent harvesting encourages continuous production. 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