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Ping Tung Long — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Ping Tung Long
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70-80days to harvest

10-15days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F and nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple-violet
Size: 12-18 inches long, 1.5-2 inches diameter
Shape: Long, slender, slightly curved
Flavour: Sweet, mild, and tender with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Stir-fries, grilling, roasting, Asian dishes, can be eaten with skin on

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, phomopsis blight
Resistance: Good general disease tolerance, resistant to tobacco mosaic virus

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, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving eggplant flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

PeppersShare similar growing conditions and pest management strategies

TomatoesCompatible nightshade family members with similar care requirements

OreganoRepels spider mites, aphids, and other common eggplant pests

ThymeAttracts beneficial insects and deters flea beetles and hornworms

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

CatnipRepels flea beetles, ants, and aphids that commonly attack eggplant

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that severely stunts nightshade family growth

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit eggplant growth and development

CornCompetes for nutrients and attracts corn earworm which also damages eggplant

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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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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.

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

Grown Ping Tung Long?

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