'Long Purple' Aubergine
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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: 60–90 cm
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Harvest time: 70–80 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Basil, peppers, beans
Incompatible plants: Fennel
Heritage: Legacy
Planting and maintenance:
Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, at 24–28°C to aid germination. Transplant outdoors in full sun into warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 45–60 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.
