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Long Purple Eggplant – Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds

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Slim, Productive, and Flavorful — Long Purple Eggplant Is a Garden Favorite for Roasting, Grilling, and Stir-Frying

This heirloom variety produces slender, deep purple fruits with tender flesh and mild flavor — perfect for compact gardens and abundant harvests.



Why You’ll Love It

Long Purple Eggplant is a classic heirloom that delivers generous yields of slim, glossy fruits about 8 inches long. These eggplants are known for their tender, mild flesh and thin skin — making them ideal for grilling, roasting, sautéing, or adding to Mediterranean dishes. Smaller plants make this variety perfect for raised beds and containers. Easy to grow with regular watering and full sun, Long Purple is a dependable warm-season crop for home gardeners.



Plant Characteristics

Height: 24–36 inches

Growth Habit: Upright and bushy with branching stems

Fruit Type: Long, cylindrical, deep purple fruits, 6–9 inches in length

Days to Maturity: 75–85 days

Hardiness: Warm-season annual



Flavor and Culinary Uses

Flavor: Mild, tender, and slightly sweet with thin skin and minimal bitterness

Culinary Uses: Perfect for grilling, roasting, baking, stir-frying, or using in eggplant parmesan, ratatouille, or curries.



Companion Planting Tips

Good Companions: Beans, marigolds, peppers, spinach, and thyme

Avoid Planting Near: Fennel or other nightshades like potatoes to reduce competition and disease

Bonus Benefit: Slim fruits are easier to cook evenly and harvest frequently — encourages even more production



Common Issues and Solutions

Blossom End Rot: Maintain consistent moisture and avoid calcium deficiency

Flea Beetles: Use row covers early and mulch around plants to deter pests

Poor Fruit Set: Attract pollinators or gently shake flowers to improve pollination in still air



Seeds Per Packet

500mg Approximately 140
1g Approximately 280
3g Approximately 840
5g Approximately 1,400

 

Long Purple Eggplant – Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds
Long Purple Eggplant – Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds
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