Long Purple Eggplant 100 Seeds Solanum melongena

The Long Purple Eggplant is a productive heirloom eggplant (Solanum melongena) known for its slender, elongated fruit, tender texture, and mild, delicate flavor. This warm-season variety produces vigorous, upright plants that typically grow 24–36 inches tall with a spread of 18–24 inches. The attractive, glossy purple fruits generally measure 8–10 inches long and 2–3 inches in diameter, making them well suited for slicing, grilling, roasting, stir-frying, baking, and a variety of Mediterranean and Asian dishes. The creamy white flesh contains relatively few seeds when harvested young and has a smooth texture that readily absorbs seasonings. Long Purple grows best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent watering throughout the growing season. Regular harvesting encourages continued flowering and fruit production until cooler weather arrives. Well suited for traditional garden beds, raised beds, and large containers, this dependable heirloom variety is an excellent choice for home gardeners looking for an attractive, easy-to-grow eggplant that provides a steady harvest of flavorful fruit throughout the summer.