• A cluster of glossy, dark purple 'Long Purple' eggplants with elongated bodies.
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Eggplant Seeds - Long Purple

Longer, cylindrical shape can be sliced like a cucumber

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Solanum melongena

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

The Long Purple is just as its name implies. Excellent for slicing and a great cultivar for Italian dishes like lasagna. Plant Long Purple Eggplant seeds and enjoy a bountiful harvest of 8+ delicious eggplants per plant.

  • • Clusters of long, purple fruits
  • • Flavorful and great for slicing
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 152
1 Ounce 7,000
1 Pound 112,000

Planting Guide

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Eggplant Seeds - Long Purple

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Eggplant Seeds - Long Purple FAQs

What type of seed is Long Purple Eggplant?

Long Purple Eggplant is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Long Purple Eggplant get?

Long Purple Eggplant grows to 10 to 12 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Long Purple Eggplant?

Long Purple Eggplant has a flavor profile described as milder and more delicate.

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