Although all eggplants have roots in Asia, the Long Purple eggplant is an Italian heirloom variety brought to the United States in the early 1900s. It is a long, slender, purple eggplant that can grow up to 9 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. This variety is ideal for cooking because they have fewer seeds and thinner skin.
Eggplants benefit from companion planting, with some of their favorites being basil, borage, onions, calendula, rosemary, thyme sage, and marigolds to deter pests and improve flavor.
Starter will be in a 4" reusable nursery pot.
Long Purple Eggplant
Shipping is not available for live plants.
We will keep your plants thriving until right before it's time for you to plant them in your garden. Orders will be ready to pick up at our farm in Greenwood Springs, Mississippi, March-May.
Orders over $200 can be scheduled for free, front-door delivery to Monroe County, MS. customers. We'll also have a few delivery drops in North Columbus and Tupelo and are happy to meet customers with any order size at our drop locations.