Solanum melongena
Also known as brinjal
One of my favourite, most versatile eggplants in the garden is the Ping Tung Long variety. They are a popular purple Asian eggplant variety with long, slim fruit. I find them very prolific in my garden, giving plenty of fruit throughout the warm season. They're tender and absolutely delicious when steamed and drizzled with sauce.
30 seeds hand-saved from my garden to yours.
Plant type: warm season perennial (annual in cooler climates unless you overwinter them)
Plant family: Nightshade family
Plant size: small bushes around 60x60cm in size
Sun: Full sun
When to sow: early spring, transplant after last frost
Heat mat? Recommended for cool climates
Solanum melongena
Also known as brinjal
One of my favourite, most versatile eggplants in the garden is the Ping Tung Long variety. They are a popular purple Asian eggplant variety with long, slim fruit. I find them very prolific in my garden, giving plenty of fruit throughout the warm season. They're tender and absolutely delicious when steamed and drizzled with sauce.
30 seeds hand-saved from my garden to yours.
Plant type: warm season perennial (annual in cooler climates unless you overwinter them)
Plant family: Nightshade family
Plant size: small bushes around 60x60cm in size
Sun: Full sun
When to sow: early spring, transplant after last frost
Heat mat? Recommended for cool climates
