Enjoy fresh, homegrown eggplants with Eggplant Solanum Melongena Long Purple Vegetable Seeds, a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, glossy purple fruits. Ideal for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, this variety produces tender, flavorful fruits perfect for grilling, roasting, and other culinary dishes. Perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable, easy-to-grow eggplant variety for home cooking.
Features:
Produces long, glossy purple eggplants ideal for grilling and cooking
Heirloom and non-GMO seeds for consistent growth
Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting
Low-maintenance and easy to cultivate
Perfect for fresh culinary use, roasting, and grilling
Specifications:
Botanical Name:Solanum melongena
Type: Annual vegetable
Germination Time: 714 days
Planting Depth: inch (0.6 cm)
Light Requirement: Full sun (68 hours daily)
Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Temperature: Optimal growth at 2030C (6886F)
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 911 (can be grown in cooler zones indoors)
Plant Height: 2436 inches (6090 cm)
Bloom Season: Summer; fruits develop after flowering
Best Planting Season: Spring, after last frost
Maintenance: Provide support if needed; prune for airflow and fruit production; regular watering and fertilization encourage healthy fruiting
Planting Guide:
Sow seeds indoors 68 weeks before the last frost in seed trays or small pots.
Cover lightly with soil and maintain consistent moisture for germination.
Transplant seedlings to garden beds, raised beds, or containers after frost risk has passed.
Space plants 1824 inches apart for optimal growth.
Harvest eggplants when fruits reach full size and color; enjoy fresh, roasted, or grilled.
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