{"product_id":"ping-tung-long-eggplant","title":"Ping Tung Long Eggplant Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePing Tung Long Eggplant is a prolific and flavorful variety originating from Taiwan, prized for its slender, glossy purple fruits and tender texture. These long, cylindrical eggplants grow up to 12-16 inches in length and are perfect for grilling, stir-frying, or roasting. The mild, sweet flavor of Ping Tung eggplant makes it a versatile ingredient in a variety of dishes, while its thin skin eliminates the need for peeling. Growing Ping Tung Long eggplant seeds is an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ping Tung Long Eggplant is a prolific and flavorful variety originating from Taiwan, prized for its slender, glossy purple fruits and tender texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-90°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heat-tolerant variety thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, producing abundant fruits throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eggplant-seeds\"\u003eEggplant Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure Seed Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381308137585,"sku":"SNV2039","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV2039-Ping-tung-Long-Eggplant-SESE.png?v=1747080287","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/ping-tung-long-eggplant","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}