LONG PURPLE EGGPLANT. Italian heirloom dating back hundred's of years. These are the beautiful long purple eggplants you find in the supermarkets. Easy to grow from seed. Pretty much carefree after seedlings are established. With full sun and steady water you can expect a steady supply of large 1 pound fruits about 9" long. This strain of eggplant will start to produce mature fruits in about 70 days, and will continue to produce until first frost. Organic. Non-Gmo. Non-Hybrid. Mother natures original recipe. U.S. Grown seed. 50+ Quality seeds per order. Thank You! Solanum melongena. Annual vegetable. Full Sun. Spring, soil temp 80F+. SOW 1/4" deep, 6" apart. Keep moist. Germ 7-14 days. Thin to 18". Height 30" x 18". Medium water. Light fertilizer if needed. 70 days to maturity.