Ping Tung Long Eggplant Seeds (Organic)

Ping Tung Long Eggplant is a prolific and flavorful variety originating from Taiwan, prized for its slender, glossy purple fruits and tender texture. These long, cylindrical eggplants grow up to 12-16 inches in length and are perfect for grilling, stir-frying, or roasting. The mild, sweet flavor of Ping Tung eggplant makes it a versatile ingredient in a variety of dishes, while its thin skin eliminates the need for peeling. Growing Ping Tung Long eggplant seeds is an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Tender Annual
• Growth habit: Bush
• Crop category: Eggplant
• Kitchen profile: Ping Tung Long Eggplant is a prolific and flavorful variety originating from Taiwan, prized for its slender, glossy purple fruits and tender texture.
• Recorded feature: Container Compatible
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 75-90°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Height At Maturity: 24-36 inches
• Days To Maturity: 65-75 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 18-24 inches

Start Ping Tung Long Eggplant in warm seed-starting conditions with enough time to establish seedlings before outdoor temperatures are suitable. Provide strong light after emergence and transplant after frost risk has passed. Preserve the recorded spacing and check soil moisture at root depth, adjusting to weather rather than a fixed calendar. Harvest fruit at the size, color, and firmness described for the variety, using clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.

This heat-tolerant variety thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, producing abundant fruits throughout the growing season.

Before sowing Ping Tung Long Eggplant, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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