{"product_id":"100-seeds-long-purple-eggplant-heirloom-slender-italian-vegetable-garden","title":"100 Seeds Long Purple Eggplant Heirloom Slender Italian Vegetable Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Purple Eggplant is a classic Italian heirloom prized for its elongated, slender, deep purple fruit that grows 8 to 10 inches long. Its mild, tender flesh and glossy skin make it a favorite for home gardens and kitchens that value tradition and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis eggplant is excellent for slicing, grilling, roasting, frying, and layering into dishes like ratatouille, parmigiana, and caponata. The compact plants produce steadily through the season and perform well in containers, raised beds, and garden rows. Harvest while the skin is glossy for the best texture.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Solanum melongena\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Long Purple\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Heirloom annual vegetable\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright bushy plant, 24 to 36 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile loam rich in organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 70 to 85 days from transplant\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4 to 12 as an annual\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7 to 14 days at 75 to 85 F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, surface sow and press lightly\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 18 to 24 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Keep soil consistently moist; use row covers or mulch to support even growth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658419306806,"sku":"AGY-406","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7834398045_4xoe.jpg?v=1792333818","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-seeds-long-purple-eggplant-heirloom-slender-italian-vegetable-garden","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}