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Long Purple Eggplant Seeds For Planting (Solanum melongena)

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ALL ABOUT LONG PURPLE EGGPLANT

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 POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
ALL ABOUT LONG PURPLE EGGPLANT

SEED COUNT

100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES

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.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

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

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

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

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?