Eggplant 'Lao Purple Stripe'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Lao Purple Stripe is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Start indoors eight weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lao Purple Stripe about 42 days before your last frost date.

As Lao Purple Stripe is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.