Aubergine (Egg Plant) , Long Purple (Oriental Slender Voilet)

Solanum melongena, Very Prolific - Indian / Oriental Eggplant, Aubergine of rare Oriental splendour, ‘Long Purple’ bears fruits so striking they seem almost fantastical: long, slender, & robed in a vibrant purple sheen that glimmers like polished satin under glass. Their graceful, banana like form & smooth, shimmering skin make them the undeniable darlings of the greenhouse, while their tender white flesh offers a flavour of remarkable delicacy — exquisite roasted, sautéed, baked, or sliced fresh for the most enticing hors d’oeuvres. The compact plants, rising to a neat 34–36 inches, are admirably disease resistant & quick to oblige with early, opulent yields of these elegant 7 inch fruits. A variety of irresistible charm & culinary distinction, long celebrated in the old catalogues as Egg Plant, Seed Count Approx - 30 to 35 avg 

  SOWING - Needing a long growth period so Sown anytime from February to April, Sow the seed into compost in a seed tray at temp between 20-24C and cover with a light layer of compost. Cover compost with clear plastic film to help raise the temp during germination. Once seedlings appear, they do not need as much heat, only 18C by day and no lower than 16C at night. Re-pot in stages before final pot size. Water regularly but be careful not to over water.