Long Purple eggplant seeds are an exceptional choice for anyone seeking a truly unique addition to their vegetable patch. Boasting vigorous growth and heavy crops, these early-producing heirloom seeds will flourish in your garden, delivering a superb harvest of large, deep purple fruits with a distinctive elongated shape. Popular in Mediterranean cuisine, Long Purple eggplants are prized for their smooth, creamy white flesh and fine mild flavour. The slender fruits produced by these eggplant seeds are perfect for slicing and grilling, roasting, sautéeing or adding to cooked dishes such as ratatouille. Not only are they delicious and easy to grow, but they’re also packed with nutrients such as vitamin C and folate! Explore Mr Fothergill’s complete range of vegetable seeds for more great options, including zucchini seeds, capsicum seeds, and more.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Direct sow
Depth: 5mm
Growing notes: Sow thinly, 5mm (1/4") deep, either direct where they are to grow or into a tray of seed-raising mixture. Keep moist. Transfer plants to their final position when large enough to handle. Long Purple eggplant seeds prefer a well-drained soil rich in organic matter. May require staking to support heavy crops.

Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.

Growing Needs

Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes
Easy to grow: Yes