A widely used international food thought to have originated in Japan, eggplant is fast becoming a favorite in the US this long, slender variety, not usually found in grocery stores, is flavorsome in countless recipes from Italy to China to Russia and beyond. Also called 'Italian Long Purple', this prolific heirloom will bring beautiful color to the garden and savory goodness to the table.
| Botanical Name | Solanum Melongena |
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| Cold Hardiness | Perennial In Tropical Climates, Grown As Annual In Climates Other Than Those That Are Frost-Free And Very Warm, Very Frost Sensitive |
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| Days to Germination | 10 to 20 days |
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| Days to Harvest | 70 to 80 days |
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| Depth | 1/4 in |
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| Minimum Spacing | 36 in |
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| Net Content | 300 mg |
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