Description
Long Purple Eggplant Seeds 1685. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 75 seeds per packet (210 seeds per gram)
The Long Purple is a popular heirloom that consistently delivers a big yield of beautiful, deep purple fruit. These slender eggplants grow to an impressive 18 cm to 22 cm in length and are packed with a mild, tasty white flesh that is praised for being delicious and never bitter. This is an easy-to-grow variety that performs reliably, providing continuous harvests of gourmet quality fruit perfect for grilling, baking, or frying.
Quick Seed Details
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Type: Heirloom Vegetable
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Fruit: Long (18 cm to 22 cm), deep purple fruit with mild white flesh
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Features: High yield; never bitter; excellent flavour for grilling/baking; reliable producer.
Nutritional Information
Eggplant is a fantastic, versatile vegetable that is naturally low in calories and high in nutrients. It is a good source of dietary fibre, which supports digestion, and contains essential minerals like Manganese and Potassium. The deep purple skin owes its colour to anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants linked to cognitive benefits.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Eggplants thrive in heat, so they must be started early indoors and transplanted only after the weather is reliably warm.
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Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date. Plant in sterile, high-quality seed-starting mix.
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Germination: Seed typically germinates in 7 to 14 days.
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Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors to a location with Full Sun and rich, well-drained soil only when night temperatures consistently remain above 10 degrees Celsius.
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Planting Depth: 6 mm
- Seed Spacing: 60 cm
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Thin to: 90 cm
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Row Width: 90 cm
Plants benefit from staking or caging, as the heavy fruit may cause branches to break. Keep plants consistently watered, especially as the fruit sets. Expected Height: 60 cm to 90 cm.
Why Long Purple Eggplant Seeds belong in Your Garden
For reliable results and gourmet quality, the Long Purple is unsurpassed. Its high yield of non-bitter fruit and beautiful, uniform shape make it a pleasure to cook with. Choose this heirloom for a productive season and enjoy the authentic, mild flavour of homegrown eggplant in all your favourite dishes, from moussaka to babaganoush.
