Eggplant 'Long purple'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Long purple'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Long purple is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing Long purple from seed

Transplanting Long purple

As Long purple is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 24°C / 75°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Long purple

8" long

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

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