AUBERGINE LONG PURPLE SEEDS
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AUBERGINE LONG PURPLE SEEDS

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Long Purple is one of the most commonly grown varieties of aubergine in the world. Medium size fruits of elongated shape, approximately 25cm long, deep violet colour and good flavour.
The aubergine plant is quite bushy with thick stems. They can grown anywhere between 1-8 feet tall. Beautiful star shaped purple flowers and green foilage. Can be quite tricky to grow as they need a long warm growing season. Feed as you would tomatoes. Long purple aubergines are popular in mediterranean dishes.
Annual vegetable.
 
Product Part Number: 10401

Pack Size: 180 Seeds

When to Sow 'Long Purple Aubergine' Seeds

January to April. Germination takes 10-21 days.

Where to Sow

Space the seeds 2cm (¾") apart in seed trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 20°C. Cover lightly with compost.

What to do next

As soon as two full leaves have developed, prick off seedlings into individual pots. Grow on and plant in grow-bags or large pots. Plants can be transplanted outside in a sunny sheltered spot.

Maturity

July to October. Around 80 days after sowing.

Handy Tip

Some support is beneficial. Watch out for the calyx, it can be prickly and painful.

Nutritional Value

A good source of pro-vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
TypeVegetable

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