Eggplant Long Purple – Cornucopia Seeds
Solanum melongena
Long, dark purple fruits have a thinner skin, fewer seeds, and more delicate flavor than traditional varieties. Tapered fruits reach 10-12 inches long. Harvest 75 days from transplant.
400 mg
| Light | Full sun |
| Row spacing | 3 feet |
| Plant spacing | 18-24 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/4 inch |
| Days to germination | 10-14 |
| Plant height | 2 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: Grows best in warm weather. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Grow in sunny window or under plant lights. Before planting in garden, acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions over several days. Transplant into fertile, well-drained soil when temperatures stay above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Harvest when fruits are about 2 inches in diameter and skin is shiny. Cut with knife leaving stem attached. Â
