Long Purple Eggplant Seeds For Planting (Solanum melongena)
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basic information
Long purple eggplants (Solanum melongena) are deep violet, elongated vegetables with a glossy surface and creamy flesh. In the kitchen, they are versatile, often grilled, roasted, or fried to bring out their rich, savory flavor. They can be sliced for dishes like eggplant parmesan, diced for stir-fries, or pureed into dips like baba ghanoush, absorbing spices and seasonings well.
Seed Count
100 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Why not give your eggplant seedlings a head start by soaking seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting to boost germination? You might want to keep those young plants thriving by misting them regularly and ensuring they bask in bright, indirect light. For robust growth, consider feeding them a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks once they sprout.
SEED PREP
No prep needed before sowing.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/4” inch under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Well drained, rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Keep seed moist, water daily.
GERMINATION
Typically sprouts in 14 to 21 days.
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows 18” to 24” tall.
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads about 16” to 18” wide.
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 18” apart.
ROW SPACING
Space rows 30” apart.
CROP SIZE
8” to 10” long and 1 to 2 lbs.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Solanum melongena
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Fairly stubborn seed to germinate.
HARVEST
70 to 80 Days
