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Long Purple — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Long Purple
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

10-15days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of compost
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Rich purple with darker streaks
Size: 8-12 inches long, 3-4 inches wide
Shape: Long, cylindrical with slight curve
Flavour: Traditional eggplant flavor, rich and meaty when cooked

In the kitchen

Classic eggplant parmesan, ratatouille, moussaka, grilling, roasting, traditional recipes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, aphids, hornworms
Diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, early blight, late blight
Resistance: Typical heirloom disease tolerance, susceptible to bacterial and fungal diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and pest management strategies

PeppersFellow nightshades with compatible growing conditions and pest resistance

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and various insect pests through natural compounds

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients

Hot PeppersDeter browsing animals and share similar water/soil needs

OreganoRepels spider mites and provides ground cover

Avoid

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to nightshade family plants

BeansHeavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive foliage growth at expense of fruit production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 0.98
Fat (g): 0.18
Carbohydrate (g): 5.88
Fibre (g): 3
Sugars (g): 3.53
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 2.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.3
Vitamin K (µg): 3.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.084
Folate (µg): 22
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.23
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 24
Potassium (mg): 229
Zinc (mg): 0.16
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the aubergines growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Long Purple

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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