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Eggplant 'Early Long Purple'

Solanum melongena

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'Early Long Purple' is a Eggplant variety in the Solanum genus with a scientific name of Solanum melongena. An annual/perennial, so it will last at least a year and up to several years in its native climate. Early Long Purple is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Early Long Purple Eggplant is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Eggplant 'Early Long Purple'

Full Sun
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Very High

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Early Long Purple 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. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant.

Growing Early Long Purple from seed

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 Early Long Purple about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Early Long Purple

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Early Long Purple is a tender plant.

Harvesting Early Long Purple

Eggplant 'Early Long Purple' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Early Long Purple exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Early Long Purple plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Early Long Purple frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Early Long Purple grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Early Long Purple grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 14
Sun How much sunlight does Early Long Purple need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Early Long Purple require? Very High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Early Long Purple need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Early Long Purple need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Early Long Purple in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Early Long Purple? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Early Long Purple 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
Edible? Is Early Long Purple edible? edible

How long does Early Long Purple take to grow?

These estimates for how long Eggplant 'Early Long Purple' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Early Long Purple to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min 5 days | Max 16 days (9)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Early Long Purple? + 55 days Average 55 days | Min 23 days | Max 76 days (4)
Days to Maturity How long until Early Long Purple is ready for harvest / bloom? + 151 days Average 151 days | Min 69 days | Max 233 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Early Long Purple? = 215 days

When should I sow Early Long Purple?

Folia's when to plant Eggplant 'Early Long Purple' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Eggplant 'Early Long Purple' Reviews

19 May 2012

OrganicAnnie's Eggplant (Martha Stewart) was Reviewed day 28

Very slow growth.

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