Italian Long Purple Eggplant Seeds

Name: Italian Long Purple Eggplant Seeds
Brand: Alliance of Native Seedkeepers
SKU: EG10
Price: 1.5 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Scientific name Solanum melongena

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100 minimum seeds per packet

Maturity70-79 Days · 70-79 Days
Life cycleAnnual · 31–36 in tall
Best usewarm-season kitchen gardens, supported plants, fresh harvest, and preserving
Flavor & characterItalian Long Purple eggplant is a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, slender, glossy purple fruits, tender texture, and rich, mild flavor. · Purple
Germination7–14 Days days · 75–90 °F
Seed preparationStart in a clean, warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix and provide strong light immediately after emergence
SunFull sun
Support & spacingStake · space 18 in · rows 36 in
Container fitPossible in a properly sized container with reliable drainage, moisture, and room for the mature plant
Water needsModerate
SoilLoamy · pH 6.0–6.5
Planting seasonSpring/Summer · blooms Summer · Tender

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Triple-tested seed qualityRegular quality and germination checks support every packet.

We regularly test seed quality and germination as lots move through storage and packing. We stand behind the seed we send and want customers to contact us when a packet does not perform as reasonably expected.

1-year seed warrantyCoverage begins on the date of purchase.

When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

Non-GMO / BE seed policyWe do not buy or sell genetically engineered or bioengineered seed.

Every seed variety we sell is non-GMO.

USDA’s National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard defines bioengineered foods as containing detectable genetic material modified through in vitro recombinant DNA methods in ways not achievable through conventional breeding or found in nature.

Hybrid means parent lines were conventionally crossed; hybrid does not mean GMO.
Heirloom and open-pollinated describe how a variety is maintained and reproduced.
Organic certification is separate and is shown only when verified for the individual product.

Read how we define heirloom, hybrid, and GMO/BE seed · USDA BE Standard

Packed in Colerain, North CarolinaPrepared in our seed room for gardens across the country.

Seeds are packed and shipped from Colerain, North Carolina. Our packets use forestry-certified paper, and we use recyclable paper mailers where appropriate. AONSK is also a 1% for the Planet partner while continuing to reduce waste in packing and fulfillment.

Seed success profile

Rules-based · no AI

Gardener experience Some experience is helpful

Germination difficulty Straightforward

Preparation before sowing: Start in a clean, warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix and provide strong light immediately after emergence
Germination speed: Typical — usually 7–21 days
Growing complexity: Warm-season crop requiring sufficient season length, transplant care, and harvest timing
Patience and timing: 70-79 Days

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Expected germination: 7–14 Days
Germination temperature: 75–90 °F
Stratification: Not normally required by the current record
Scarification: Not normally required by the current record
Pre-soaking: Not normally required by the current record
Light during germination: Cover to the recorded depth; provide strong light immediately after emergence
Germination pattern: Usually reliable when seed is stored well and temperature, depth, moisture, and preparation match the recorded requirements
Transplant sensitivity: Use the crop-specific starting method and minimize unnecessary root disturbance
Starting method: Cataloged for indoor starting or transplanting; follow the hardening-off guidance.
Best chance of success: For Italian Long Purple Eggplant Seeds, control temperature and moisture at sowing, label the start date, and compare emergence with the complete recorded germination window before reseeding.

What to expect

Preparation: Start in a clean, warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix and provide strong light immediately after emergence. Germination light: Cover to the recorded depth; provide strong light immediately after emergence. Expected emergence: 7-14 Days. Temperature: 75-90 °F.

Slow germination is not automatically failed germination.

Maintain the listed temperature, moisture, light, and treatment conditions for the full expected window. Some seed lots emerge gradually rather than all at once.

1 Beginner-friendly 2 One extra step 3 Some experience helpful 4 Patient growers 5 Advanced propagation

This deterministic profile uses recorded product facts; it is not Artificial Intelligence and is not a guarantee. Seed age, storage, sowing depth, moisture, temperature, light, local conditions, and aftercare can all affect results. Last reviewed July 2026.

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Italian Long Purple Eggplant Seeds

Italian Long Purple eggplant is a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, slender, glossy purple fruits, tender texture, and rich, mild flavor. These Eggplant Seeds - Italian Long Purple produce vigorous plants that thrive in summer heat and reward gardeners with handsome harvests ideal for grilling, roasting, frying, and layering into traditional dishes. With its elegant shape, dependable productivity, and excellent kitchen versatility, this variety is a strong choice for gardeners who want beautiful fruit and reliable warm-season performance.

Minimum Seed Count: 100 seeds

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Plant identity

Minimum seed count 100 seeds

Seed product profile Warm fruiting

Scientific name Solanum melongena

Also known as Eggplant, Eggplant Seeds - Italian Long Purple

Color Purple

Life cycle Annual

Botanical family Solanaceae

Reproductive type Open-Pollinated (OP)

Heritage qualifiers Non-GMO

Native to the United States Domesticated Plant

Domestication note Africa – East / Southern Africa

Seed success and gardener experience

Gardener experience Some experience is helpfulLevel 3 of 5

Germination difficulty StraightforwardLevel 2 of 5

Preparation before sowing Start in a clean, warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix and provide strong light immediately after emergence

Stratification Not normally required by the current record

Scarification Not normally required by the current record

Pre-soaking Not normally required by the current record

Light during germination Cover to the recorded depth; provide strong light immediately after emergence

Germination pattern Usually reliable when seed is stored well and temperature, depth, moisture, and preparation match the recorded requirements

Growing complexity Warm-season crop requiring sufficient season length, transplant care, and harvest timing

Transplant sensitivity Use the crop-specific starting method and minimize unnecessary root disturbance

First harvest or bloom 70-79 Days

Best chance of success For Italian Long Purple Eggplant Seeds, control temperature and moisture at sowing, label the start date, and compare emergence with the complete recorded germination window before reseeding.

Timing and climate

Days to maturity 70-79 Days

Germination 10-21 Days

Germination temperature 75–90 °F

Planting season Spring/Summer

Bloom season Summer

Frost tolerance Tender

Sunlight Full sun

Water needs Moderate

Site, soil, and space

Soil type Loamy

Preferred soil pH 6.0–6.5

Seed depth 1/4 in

Plant spacing 18 in

Row spacing 36 in

Mature height 31–36 in

Support needed Stake

Suitable growing locations Container, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Greenhouse, Community Garden

Crop-specific details

Flavor profile Italian Long Purple eggplant is a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, slender, glossy purple fruits, tender texture, and rich, mild flavor.

Garden-fit planning for this variety

Will Italian Long Purple Eggplant Seeds fit your garden?

Use your space, timing, light, soil, water, and growing preferences to make a more informed choice.

Rules-based · no AI

US ZIP code optional Used for a broad seasonal estimate. It is not live weather. When are you planting? Growing space Direct sunlight Soil or growing mix Root-zone drainage Watering rhythm Seed-starting experience

Questions for this garden seedHow will you start it? What matters most?

Seed-starting fit and patience Special preparation How long are you willing to wait for germination? Starting preference

Recorded product profileSome experience is helpfulStraightforwardRead why

Soil test, pH, drainage, and amendment calculator Have a laboratory soil report? Enter pH, nutrients, texture, bed size, and site observations here. Open soil tools

Recorded soil typeLoamy

Recorded pH range6.0–6.5

Water needsModerate

LightFull sun

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This tool interprets values you enter; it does not replace laboratory or Cooperative Extension amendment rates. Soil test methods and nutrient recommendations vary by region.

The full variety record

Sowing, care, harvest, troubleshooting, and history

How to start Italian Long Purple Eggplant Seeds from seedPreparation, timing, depth, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early care

Variety-specific germination notes

Complete sowing and planting guidance

How to sow and plant Eggplant: plant in prepared, well-drained soil after the recommended seasonal window for your area. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination, thin seedlings to the listed spacing, and mulch established plants to conserve soil moisture.

How to grow this specific varietyLight, water, fertility, support, spacing, airflow, crop behavior, and season-long care

Complete growing guide

How to grow Eggplant: choose a site with the listed sunlight and soil requirements. Water consistently, avoid overcrowding, and monitor plants for pests, disease, and nutrient stress. Harvest at the proper stage for best flavor and seed quality.

Practical field and garden tipsExtra techniques, timing adjustments, and observations that improve success

Additional tips for Eggplant: succession plant when appropriate, label varieties clearly, and keep good garden notes on germination, vigor, flavor, and harvest timing so you can compare varieties season to season.

Harvest, storage, uses, and benefitsWhen and how to harvest, ways to use the crop, storage, culinary value, habitat value, and garden roles

Uses and benefits

Uses and benefits of Eggplant: grow for home gardens, seedkeeping, fresh harvests, culinary use, and biodiversity in the garden. Exact use depends on the variety and harvest stage.

Seed saving and carrying the variety forwardPollination, isolation, selection, harvest, cleaning, drying, and storage

Seed saving for Eggplant: select healthy, true-to-type plants, allow seed to mature fully before harvest, dry seed thoroughly, and store in a cool, dry, labeled container. Isolate varieties as needed to prevent unwanted crossing.

Common pests, diseases, and growing problemsIdentification, prevention, crop-safe response, and when intervention is justified

Complete pest and problem guide

Common pests and problems for Eggplant: monitor for chewing insects, sap-sucking insects, fungal leaf spots, damping off, poor germination from cold or dry soil, and stress from inconsistent watering. Use crop rotation, spacing, mulch, and good airflow to reduce pressure.

Questions gardeners ask about this seedProduct-specific answers for sowing, care, harvest, use, and seed saving

Frequently Asked Questions — Eggplant

Q: When should I plant Eggplant?
A: Follow the planting season listed on this product page and adjust for your local frost dates.

Q: How deep should I sow the seeds?
A: Use the seed depth listed in the growing facts.

Q: Can I save seed from this variety?
A: Open-pollinated varieties can generally be saved when properly isolated and selected; hybrids may not grow true to type.

History, provenance, and cultural contextWhat is documented, what is reported, what remains uncertain, and how the variety reached gardeners

Scientific name: Solanum melongena

Plant and variety history

Eggplant Seeds - Italian Long Purple belongs to a diverse cultivated plant lineage shaped by regional gardeners, farmers, and seedkeepers over time. Its continued presence in gardens reflects selection for usefulness, beauty, resilience, flavor, or cultural value.

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