Long Purple Eggplant Seeds – Heirloom Variety
Grow your own Long Purple Eggplant (Solanum melongena), a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, slender, deep purple fruits. Known for a mild and tender flavor, this eggplant produces firm-textured fruits with thin skin, ideal for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, and eggplant parmesan dishes.
Key Features
- Long, slender purple fruits with classic Italian style
- Mild, tender flavor and firm texture perfect for cooking
- High-yielding and productive throughout the growing season
- Heirloom variety with excellent flavor and quality
- Suitable for gardens and large containers
Growing Information
This heat-loving plant thrives in full sun, requiring 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It prefers well-draining, fertile soil and moderate watering to keep the soil evenly moist. The upright, bushy plant grows 2-3 feet tall and matures in 75-85 days, producing abundant fruits throughout the season. Ideal for warm climates, it is easy to grow and maintain for home gardeners.