Eggplant Long Purple
(80 days) First mentioned in 1870, Long Purple goes great in lasagna and vegetarian Italian dishes. It has a milder flavor than most varieties. The oblong shape makes for easy slicing for those grilled eggplant sliders. But what's the best way to prepare eggplant? As Vegan Bacon!
Grow
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 80 days although it can vary in a variety of conditions. Tomato leaf. Often varies in size between 1 - 2 lbs
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in spring in seed starting mix.
Keep soil moist, not soggy, at 75 degrees F. seedlings tend to emerge 7-14 days.
Seedlings need light from a window sill or proper grow lights for 16 hours a day
Transplant after danger of frost pasts, check the date of your area.
Companions Plants
Eggplants love tomatoes in their space, but not cauliflower so seed those in a seperate area.