Brand Isla's Garden Seeds
Color Purple
Sunlight Exposure Partial Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Moisture Needs Regular Watering
Number of Seeds 30
About this item
Slim Purple Eggplant: This long slim eggplant grows from 8″-12″ long while staying slightly cylindrical, slender and tender. It is a true purple or dark lavender color with a purple sepal shaded green. Planting: Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep, water after planting and cover loosely with plastic to retain moisture. Transplant the seedlings to the garden when soil temperatures reach 60 degrees. Leave up to 24 inches between plants in rows set 2 to 3 feet apart. Watering: Water 1 to 2 inches per week. All our seeds are Home Grown in the USA - Isla's Garden
- Eggplant thrives in the full heat of summer; row covers, black plastic, or other methods to conserve heat may be necessary in some climates.
- This long slim eggplant grows from 8″-12″ long while staying cylindrical, slender and tender. It is a true purple or dark lavender color with a purple sepal shaded green.
- USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Latin Name: Solanum melongena
- Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season