{"product_id":"botanical-interests-long-purple-eggplant-seeds","title":"Botanical Interests Long Purple Eggplant Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA widely used international food thought to have originated in Japan, eggplant is fast becoming a favorite in the U.S. This long, slender variety, not usually found in grocery stores, is flavorsome in countless recipes from Italy to China to Russia and beyond. Also called 'Italian Long Purple', this prolific heirloom will bring beautiful color to the garden and savory goodness to the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e70–80 days from transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolanaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAsia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerennial in tropical climates; grown as annual in climates other than those that are frost-free and very warm; very frost sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24\"–36\" tall, 24\" wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety Info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8\"–10\" long, 2\" wide; cylindrical, but slightly wider at bottom end, with smooth, glossy purple skin, and creamy interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood for Containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F, ideally 80°–90°F, and when outside night air temperature is above 60°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after last frost, when soil temperature is at least 60°F, and outside night air temperature is above 60°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10–20 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e¼\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart indoors; plant 18\" apart outside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frost-date-calculator\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel for=\"zip\"\u003eFind Your Frost Date \u0026amp; Grow Zone\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frost-date-calculator\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"frost-date-calculator\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frost-date-calculator\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long Purple' should be harvested when the fruit is no longer than 10\" and the skin is still shiny; can be harvested at baby size. If you are in doubt about maturity level, note that it's better to harvest eggplants a little young rather than wait until they are overly mature with dull skin, eventually possibly turning a golden color, with plentiful seeds, and bitter taste. To harvest, cut the stem with pruners. Plants will produce four or more fruits. Continual harvest will encourage more production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"24\"–36\" tall 24\" wide","offer_id":45015807590599,"sku":"84602997","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/3588\/2439\/files\/product-media-442394_cbe85e4c-68e0-4c34-80fb-5d399af0fd8b.jpg?v=1780766470","url":"https:\/\/chicksagway.com\/products\/botanical-interests-long-purple-eggplant-seeds","provider":" Chick's Southold Agway ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}