• A plate of Long Asian eggplants with light purple skin and elongated bodies.
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Eggplant Seeds - Long Asian

Tapered fruit with a sweet flavor

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Solanum melongena

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

Grow Heirloom Eggplant - Long Asian Eggplant Seeds:

These long, purple fruits are at their most tender at 8-10" long. Long Asian Eggplant is native to tropical Asia and very popular in Japan, China, India, Thailand and the Philippines.

  • Easy to grow in gardens or containers
  • Delicious, sweet flavor
  • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 152
1 Ounce 8,271

Planting Guide

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Eggplant Seeds - Long Asian FAQs

What type of seed is Long Asian Eggplant?

Long Asian Eggplant is an open pollinated seed.

How big will Long Asian Eggplant get?

Long Asian Eggplant grows to 8 to 10 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Long Asian Eggplant?

Long Asian Eggplant has a flavor profile described as sweet, succulent taste, and not bitter.

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