Long Asian Purple Eggplant Seeds Heirloom Tender Sweet Stir-Fry Favorite Description: Long Asian Purple Eggplant is a cherished heirloom variety known for its slender, glossy fruits and mild, sweet flavor. Originating from traditional Asian cultivars. Eggplant has been cultivated for centuries across China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It?s especially prized for its thin skin, creamy texture, and ability to absorb flavors beautifully in cooking. Fruits grow 8?10 inches long and about 1?2 inches in diameter, weighing 6?8 ounces each. The skin is a rich, dark purple, and the flesh is pale, tender, and low in bitterness. This variety is ideal for stir-fries, grilling, roasting, and curries?no need to peel or salt before cooking. - **Heirloom or hybrid:** Heirloom - **History:** Asian variety, cultivated for flavor and productivity - **Days to harvest:** 75?80 days - **Fruit color:** Deep purple - **Fruit size:** 8?10 inches long, 1?2 inches diameter - **Fruit weight:** 6?8 ounces - **Flavor:** Mild, sweet, creamy texture - **Uses:** Stir-fries, grilling, roasting, curries, pickling - **Plant size:** 2?4 feet tall **? Growing Instructions:** - **Start indoors** 6?8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds OE inch deep in warm, moist seed-starting mix. - **Germination temperature:** 75?85F; expect sprouts in 7?14 days. - **Transplant outdoors** after danger of frost has passed and soil is consistently above 60F. - **Spacing:** 18?24 inches apart in rows 30?36 inches apart. - **Sunlight:** Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily). - **Soil:** Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 5.8?6.8. Add compost or aged manure before planting. - **Watering:** Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. - **Support:** Stake or cage plants to keep fruits straight and off the ground. - **Harvest:** Pick when fruits are glossy and firm, before seeds mature inside. This variety thrives in warm climates and is perfect for gardeners who love flavorful, versatile vegetables with a touch of elegance. eggplant, aubergine, melanzana, Solanum melongena, brinjal, egg fruit, moussaka, parmigiana, baba ghanoush, Guinea squash =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only Add this item to your cart and keep shopping-- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!