Botanical Interests Heirloom Long Purple Eggplant Seeds
by: Botanical Interests
A widely used international food thought to have originated in Japan, eggplant is fast becoming a favorite in the U.S. This long, slender purple variety not usually found in grocery stores is both attractive, flavorsome, and fragrant when cooked. There are countless recipes from Italy to China to Russia and beyond. Also called 'Italian Long Purple', this prolific heirloom will bring beautiful color to the garden and savory goodness to the table. Staking is recommended for this variety.
Hardiness: Perennial in tropical climates; grown as annual in climates other than those that are frost-free and very warm; very frost sensitive.
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 24" wide
Variety Information: 8"–10" long, 2" wide; cylindrical, but slightly wider at bottom end, with smooth, glossy purple skin, and creamy interior.
Attributes: Good for Containers
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F, ideally 80??90?F, and when outside night air temperature is above 60?F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after last frost, when soil temperature is at least 60°F, and outside night air temperature is above 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 10–20 days
