150 Long Purple Eggplant Seeds - Heirloom Solanum melongena, Mild & Tender

The Long Purple Eggplant is a classic heirloom variety prized for its slender, elongated fruits and mild, tender flesh. These deep purple eggplants grow long and cylindrical, making them a favorite for slicing, grilling, roasting, and traditional dishes like eggplant parmesan and ratatouille. The plants are productive and rewarding to grow, adding both beauty and bounty to vegetable gardens and raised beds.

Long Purple is a reliable open-pollinated heirloom that has been grown in home gardens for generations. Its mild flavor and tender texture make it a versatile kitchen staple, while its vigorous growth habit suits both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether you grow it for fresh summer meals or for preserving, this eggplant delivers dependable results in warm-season gardens.

Plant Features

• Heirloom open-pollinated variety with long, slender purple fruits
• Mild, tender flesh ideal for grilling, roasting, and frying
• Productive plants that yield well through the warm season
• Attractive deep purple color and elongated shape
• Well suited to vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy plant
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start eggplant seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost, sowing about 1/4 inch deep in a warm, moist seed-starting mix. Eggplants germinate best in warm soil, so maintain consistent moisture and warmth until seedlings emerge. Once seedlings have several true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant into full sun in rich, well-drained soil.

Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, and mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Provide support if plants become heavy with fruit. Harvest long purple eggplants while the skin is glossy and firm for the best flavor and tenderness.

What's Included

This listing includes 150 Long Purple Eggplant seeds (Solanum melongena).