Italian Long Purple | Freshly Harvested Premium Heirloom Eggplant Seeds

Italian Long Purple (Solanum melongena) is a dependable heirloom eggplant grown in American gardens since the late 1800s. Vigorous plants produce generous crops of slender, glossy, deep-purple fruit, typically 8–10 inches long. The thin skin needs no peeling, while the firm, creamy-white flesh is mild, sweet, and low in seeds. Its classic flavor and uniform slices make this variety ideal for grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and eggplant Parmesan.

Germination: 07–10 days

Maturity: 70–80 days after transplanting

Species: Solanum melongena

Quantity: 20 premium seeds

Appearance: Produces long, slightly club-shaped fruit with smooth, glossy, deep-purple skin. Mature fruit typically reaches 8–10 inches long and about 2-3 inches wide.

Flavor & Uses: Mild, sweet, and tender, with creamy-white flesh, few seeds, and little bitterness. The thin skin and slender shape make it excellent for grilling, frying, roasting, baking, slicing, and layered dishes.

Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright, and bushy plants generally grow 2–3 ft. tall and produce heavily through the warm season. Staking or caging can help support fruit-laden branches.

Growing Notes: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Grow in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture; harvest while the skin is glossy for the best flavor and texture.

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