Eggplant 'Japanese Long Purple'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Japanese Long Purple'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Japanese Long Purple is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing Japanese Long Purple from seed

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

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

Transplanting Japanese Long Purple

Japanese Long Purple is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Japanese Long Purple