Egg Fruit Long Purple Seeds

Egg Fruit Long Purple is an open-pollinated Italian variety with elongated dark-purple fruit, creamy white flesh and rich flavour.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
• General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
• Position: Sun
• Sow Depth: 5 mm
• Spacing: 45 x 60 cm
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Temperature: 20-30°C
• Days to Harvest: 60-90 days
• Variety Type: Open Pollinated
• Fruit Size: 20-25 cm long
• Fruit Shape: Teardrop
• Colour: Purple
• Seed Quantity - 2g raw seed: Approx 600 seeds
• Seed Quantity - 20g raw seed: Approx 6,000 seeds

Why Grow This Variety

• Plants are described as producing eight or more fruits.
• Fruit is best harvested at 20-25 cm for tender texture and flavour.
• The fruit suits grilling, roasting, frying, stews and casseroles.
• The variety is open pollinated.

Garden Uses

Use Long Purple egg fruit in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dishes, including grilled, roasted or fried preparations, stews and casseroles.

Growing Notes

• Sow during spring to autumn.
• Position plants in sun.
• Follow the listed 5 mm sowing depth and 45 x 60 cm spacing.
• Allow 7-14 days for germination.

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