Aubergine Long Purple Vegetable Seeds

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Aubergine Long Purple - Ideal for Mediterranean Recipes

Grow one of the world's most popular aubergine varieties with Long Purple Aubergine Seeds. These medium-sized fruits, about 25cm long, boast a deep violet colour and delicious flavour. The bushy plants feature thick stems and can grow anywhere from 1 to 8 feet tall, adorned with beautiful star-shaped purple flowers and green foliage. Though they require a long, warm growing season, they are worth the effort. Feed them as you would tomatoes. Perfect for Mediterranean dishes, Long Purple aubergines add a touch of gourmet to your cooking.

Handy Tip: Some support is beneficial. Watch out for the calyx, it can be prickly and painful.

Key Features
Popular Variety: One of the most commonly grown aubergine varieties worldwide.
Medium-Sized Fruits: Elongated fruits, approximately 25cm long.
Delicious Flavour: Excellent taste, perfect for Mediterranean dishes.
Bushy Plants: Thick stems and bushy growth, reaching 1-8 feet tall.
Beautiful Flowers: Star-shaped purple flowers add visual appeal.
Challenging Growth: Requires a long, warm growing season.
Feeding Needs: Should be fed similarly to tomatoes.
Annual Vegetable: Completes its life cycle in one growing season.

Growing chart

Sow Indoors

Plant Outdoors

Harvest

Sow Indoords

Plant Outdoors

Harvest

Technical specifications

Approx. Seed count	180 seeds
When to Sow	January to April.
Where to Sow	Space the seeds 2cm apart in seed trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 20°C. Cover lightly with compost.
What to do Next	Once two full leaves have developed, transplant seedlings into individual pots. Continue to grow them on, then plant them in grow-bags or large pots. You can transplant the plants outside in a sunny, sheltered spot.
Harvest	July to October. Around 80 days after sowing.