Pingtung Eggplant

Seed Count: Approx. 15 Seeds Days to Maturity:  75 Days from transplant Description:  Pingtung eggplants boast long, slender, purple eggplants, with drier flesh than other eggplant varieties. This eggplant comes from Ping Tung, Taiwan, and is sweet and tender in flavor. They can grow up to 18 inches long, and get about 2 inches in diameter.  The plants can grow to 2-4 feet tall, and form nice sturdy plants, which means they rarely need to be staked.  Pingtung eggplants will produce dozens of purple gems for you to eat.  They are nice and mild, and never get bitter, talk about a win!  They are an excellent variety for pickling, and can even be substituted for zucchinis in recipes like zucchini bread.  How To Grow Sowing:  Places with long growing seasons can direct sow their seeds when the soil reaches 70 degrees F.  However, for short growing seasons, it’s best to start seeds indoors. About 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost, plant the seeds in pots 1/4" deep. Keep them in a sunny