Item Number: SNV8610
Ping Tung Long Eggplant Seeds (Organic)
Ping Tung Long Eggplant - Compact Plant Makes it Good for Containers
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Description
Description
Eggplant - Ping Tung Long - Solanum melongena Tender Annual Easy-to-grow Asian eggplants are long (12-14") and slender (1-2" ) with tender magenta skin– no peeling required. Productive plants yield up to 20 fruits each. Compact habit, excellent for containers. Eggplants are also used as a trap crop for cucumber beetles. Soil Temperature: 75-85°F Planting Depth: 1/4" Germination: 8-15 Days Height At Maturity: 24"-30" Days To Maturity: 70 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18" Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds Check out our Eggplant Growing Guide for more information
Variety Details
- Botanical name: Solanum melongena
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Bush
- Crop category: Eggplant
- Recorded feature: Container Compatible
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 75-85°F
- Planting Depth: 1/4"
- Germination: 8-15 Days
- Height At Maturity: 24"-30"
- Days To Maturity: 70 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
Start Ping Tung Long Eggplant in warm seed-starting conditions with enough time to establish seedlings before outdoor temperatures are suitable. Provide strong light after emergence and transplant after frost risk has passed. Preserve the recorded spacing and check soil moisture at root depth, adjusting to weather rather than a fixed calendar. Harvest fruit at the size, color, and firmness described for the variety, using clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.
Check out our Eggplant Growing Guide for more information
Before sowing Ping Tung Long Eggplant, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Seed Pack Shipping
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Container Compatible
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Eggplants prefer moderately fertile, well-drained loamy soil supplemented with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8. Eggplants require heavy water and warm soil.
Planting & Growing: Direct seed after the last frost or start indoors as transplants 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plants will benefit from mulching to conserve moisture and control weeds. Stakes for support may be needed if the plants become heavy with fruit.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest eggplants when skin is glossy and thumbprint will not leave an impression, if seeds are brown fruit is over-ripe. Regular harvest increases production of fruit.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
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