Eggplant 'Long Purple'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
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
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
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:

Honomu, Hawaii

Clarksville, Indiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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Honomu, HI (Zone 11) | August 2004 | positive

We call these Japanese eggplants. They do quite well in our wet climate.

I like to slice them on their long sides, marina...Read More

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

80 days — Italian-type. 24 to 30 inch plants produce four or more fruits that are dark purple, 2-1/2 inches in diameter and 8 to 10 in...Read More

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