Long Purple Eggplant Seeds – 50 Heirloom Italian Aubergine Seeds for Planting

Long Purple Eggplant is a classic Italian heirloom aubergine prized for its slender, elongated fruit and rich, mild flavor. The deep purple, glossy eggplants grow 8 to 10 inches long and are ideal for slicing, grilling, roasting, and traditional Italian dishes such as eggplant parmesan and caponata. This variety produces reliably in home gardens and adds a productive, attractive element to vegetable beds and container plantings.

These heirloom seeds offer gardeners the chance to grow a traditional Italian favorite from seed to harvest. The plants are vigorous and well-suited to warm-season gardens, producing tender-skinned fruit that is excellent for fresh eating and preserving.

Plant Features

• Heirloom Italian aubergine variety with long, slender, deep purple fruit
• Fruit typically grows 8 to 10 inches long with tender, glossy skin
• Mild, rich flavor ideal for grilling, roasting, frying, and baking
• Productive plants suitable for garden beds and large containers
• Warm-season vegetable that thrives in full sun

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy plant
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start eggplant seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Maintain a warm soil temperature around 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant into the garden.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest fruit when it is firm, glossy, and full-sized for the best flavor and texture.

What's Included

50 Long Purple Eggplant seeds (Heirloom Italian Aubergine).