Purple Pickling Eggplant (Solanum melongena) - An Italian heirloom variety prized for fresh eating or making eggplant relish. Plants produce abundant pear-shaped, dark purple fruits averaging 5–6" long on purple-stemmed, thornless stalks. Very productive and easy to grow, perfect for small gardens or specialty harvests.
88 days to maturity from transplant
30 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in consistently warm soil (22–28°C) and provide bright light to prevent leggy growth. Transplant seedlings into 1-inch cells or 2-inch pots at the 1–2 true leaf stage. Harden off for 4–5 days after the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors once both day and night temperatures are consistently above 10°C. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun with rich, well-drained soil for optimal production.
