Eggplant 'Pingtung Long'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

Santa Clara, California

Danbury, Connecticut

Daytona Beach, Florida

Los Alamos, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | neutral

I got this because I like to experiment with different plants, but I prefer a fatter eggplant. The flavor was okay, though.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

Developed by Known-You Seed and named after its town of origin in Taiwan, this slender violet-purple eggplant becomes at least 12 inches ...Read More

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Lancaster, CA | January 2003 | positive

Productive, smooth/mild flavored vegie. Doesn't need peeling. Of a width that is easy for fried eggplant medallions. Plant is beautifu...Read More

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