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Thai Long Green — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Thai Long Green
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65-75days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil warms to 65°F and all frost danger has passed.

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright light green
Size: 8-12 inches long, 1-2 inches wide
Shape: Long, slender, cylindrical
Flavour: Mild, sweet, tender with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Thai green curry, stir-fries, grilled dishes, som tam, Asian soups and stews

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, whiteflies
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, anthracnose
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance, typical of Asian varieties

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
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, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving eggplant flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

PeppersSimilar growing requirements and both benefit from shared pest deterrents

TomatoesComplementary growth habits and shared beneficial insects for pollination

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids, cucumber beetles, and squash bugs

CatnipRepels ants, aphids, and flea beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects

OreganoDeters spider mites, aphids, and cabbage moths with aromatic oils

BorageAttracts pollinators and beneficial insects while reportedly improving growth

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most vegetables

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in nightshades

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may attract flea beetles that also damage 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 Thai Long Green?

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