Long, productive, tender and tasty eggplant

Long Purple eggplant ( Solanum melongena ), offered by OSC Seeds

An Italian heirloom variety, Long Purple produces long, slender eggplants, 20 to 25 cm in length, with dark purple skin and sweet , tender flesh with a mild bitterness. Highly productive, it ripens earlier than many other eggplants, making it an excellent choice for cooler climates. Perfect for stir-fries, grilling, stews, sauces, and Mediterranean recipes.

Propagation: Indoor sowing
Plant height: 6090 cm
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Harvest time: 7080 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Basil, peppers, beans
Incompatible plants: Fennel
Heritage: Legacy

Planting and maintenance:
Start seeds indoors 810 weeks before the last frost, at 2428C to aid germination. Transplant outdoors in full sun into warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 4560 cm apart. Water regularly and mulch to retain soil warmth. Harvest when the fruit is firm, glossy, and well-colored, before it becomes spongy or the seeds harden.