Eggplant Long Purple Seeds – Heirloom Italian Slender Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-9261-EGG-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Eggplant 'Long Purple' (Solanum melongena), an European heirloom cultivated since the 1850s, is celebrated for its attractive slender fruits, tender texture, and high productivity. Growing on bushy, upright plants 24 to 30 inches tall, it produces cylindrical, slightly club-shaped fruits measuring 8 to 10 inches long with glossy, deep purple-black skin. The delicate, creamy white flesh contains few seeds and carries a mild, sweet flavor free of bitter undertones. Excellent for grilling, roasting, slicing into stir-fries, and preparing classic eggplant parmesan, Long Purple matures faster than heavy, bulbous globe varieties, making it ideal for home garden harvests.

Specifications

Plant Name: Eggplant 'Long Purple' / Early Long Purple (Solanum melongena)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (1850s European Classic)
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Fruit / Nightshade Family (Solanaceae)
Color: Glossy dark purple skin, creamy white interior flesh
Plant Characteristics: Bushy upright habit (24–30 inches tall / 60–75 cm), slender cylindrical fruits (8–10 inches long / 20–25 cm, 2 inches wide), thin skin, low seed density, early maturing
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised beds, warm sunny patio containers (5-gallon minimum)
Season: Summer to Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~70–80 Days to Maturity from Transplant)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors late March to early April 8 to 10 weeks before spring transplanting (sow 0.25 inches deep with bottom heat 24–29°C / 75–85°F). Transplant seedlings outdoors late May to early June once night temperatures consistently exceed 13°C (55°F), warm weather firmly established. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required; thrives in warm microclimates)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture; fertile, well-drained organic soil, mulching base stems to conserve heat, soil moisture)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Slender fruit profile matures earlier than heavy globe types, ensuring reliable yields in northern regions
Mild, sweet creamy flesh contains few seeds, requiring no salting or peeling prior to cooking
Compact branching bush fits neatly into garden beds, raised boxes, large patio containers

High sensitivity to cold air, chilly soil temperatures causing stunted early growth
Heavy fruit loads require short central staking to keep branches upright, off wet garden soil

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