{"product_id":"eggplant-seeds-13","title":"Eggplant - Long Purple (Seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/blog\/faq-items\/are-osc-seeds-gmo-free\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108065\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png 624w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-500x444.png 500w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-768x681.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-275x244.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/product-category\/heirloom\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133849\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-275x275.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 75 seeds per packet (210 seeds per gram)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Long Purple is a popular heirloom that consistently delivers a big yield of beautiful, deep purple fruit. These slender eggplants grow to an impressive 18 cm to 22 cm in length and are packed with a mild, tasty white flesh that is praised for being delicious and never bitter. This is an easy-to-grow variety that performs reliably, providing continuous harvests of gourmet quality fruit perfect for grilling, baking, or frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eQuick Seed Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65 citation-end-65\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeirloom Vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong (18 cm to 22 cm), deep purple fruit with mild white flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh yield; never bitter; excellent flavour for grilling\/baking; reliable producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eEggplant is a fantastic, versatile vegetable that is naturally low in calories and high in nutrients. It is a good source of dietary fibre, which supports digestion, and contains essential minerals like Manganese and Potassium. The deep purple skin owes its colour to anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants linked to cognitive benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhat you need to know to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eEggplants thrive in heat, so they must be started early indoors and transplanted only after the weather is reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date. Plant in sterile, high-quality seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeed typically germinates in 7 to 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMove seedlings outdoors to a location with Full Sun and rich, well-drained soil only when night temperatures consistently remain above 10 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThin to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003ePlants benefit from staking or caging, as the heavy fruit may cause branches to break. Keep plants consistently watered, especially as the fruit sets.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExpected Height:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60 cm to 90 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhy Long Purple Eggplant Seeds belong in Your Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eFor reliable results and gourmet quality, the Long Purple is unsurpassed. Its high yield of non-bitter fruit and beautiful, uniform shape make it a pleasure to cook with. Choose this heirloom for a productive season and enjoy the authentic, mild flavour of homegrown eggplant in all your favourite dishes, from moussaka to babaganoush.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ONTARIO SEED CO LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768350175368,"sku":"107891","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/4348\/9416\/files\/IMG-1591.jpg?v=1773802704","url":"https:\/\/sunsetnursery.ca\/products\/eggplant-seeds-13","provider":"Sunset Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}